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15 Cards in this Set
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ballast |
n. heavy material used to make a ship steady or control the rising and falling of a vessel like a balloon |
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buoyant |
Adj1. Able to float 2. Cheerful and carefree Buoyancy n. The ability to float |
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Clamber |
V. To climb awkwardly |
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Detach |
V. To separate from Detached adj1. not connected 2. Lacking concern; not taking sides |
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Eerie |
Adj. causing uneasiness; strange or mysterious |
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Fathom |
N. A length of six feet; used in measuring the depth of water V. To figure out; to understand |
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Pique |
V. To arouse or excite N. A feeling of resentment caused by being ignored, insulted, etc |
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Probe |
V1. To poke or prod 2. To examine closely N1. A long, slender instrument used to examine a wound or part of the body. 2. A thorough investigation |
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Realize |
V1. To be aware of 2. To bring into being; to make happen |
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Rupture |
V. To split or break N1. A breaking or tearing apart by force 2. The breaking of a friendly relationship |
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Sphere |
N1. An object with all points on its surface equally distant from its center; a ball or globe 2. An area of power; influence, or activity Spherical adj. of or relating to the shape of a sphere |
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Submerge |
V1. To go underwater 2. To put underwater or cover with water |
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Tedious |
Adj. seeming to go on for a long time; boring |
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Ultimate |
Adj1. Final 2. The greatest possible; maximum N. Something that is the greatest; the maximum |
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Unscathed |
Adj. completely unharmed |
