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10 Cards in this Set
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Function |
Definition: to work or operate. Context: For a successful liftoff, all parts of a space shuttle must function, or work, properly. |
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Operator |
Definition: someone whose job is to control a machine or vehicle. Context: An astronaut is an operator of a spacecraft. |
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Tethered |
Definition: When something is tethered, it is tied to something else to keep something in a limited area. Context: This astronaut is tethered to a spaceship so that he can't drift away. |
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Version |
Definition: A type of something that varies from other types of the same thing. Context: Mr. Gerbracht prefers the king-sized version of the Snickers candy bar. |
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Axis |
Definition: An axis is a real or an imaginary line that goes through the center of a spinning object. Context: Earth spins on its axis to create day and night. |
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Simulate |
Definition: To simulate something is to imitate it in a way that is very close to the real thing. Context: Mr. Wagner simulated skydiving by going into wind tunnel. |
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Acute |
Definition: Extremely sharp or intelligent. Context: Dogs must have an acute sense of smell to pick up scents. |
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Flawed |
Definition: Something that is flawed is broken or has mistakes. Context: The student's math assignment was very flawed, so he had to re-do the assignment. |
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Delicate |
Definition: Fragile or easily broken. Context: Students should be careful not to drop their delicate laptops. |
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Adjusted |
Definition: To have adjusted something is to have changed and improved it. Context: The teacher adjusted the projector so the picture on the screen was no longer blurry. |
