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Wordly Wise 5, Ch.11

Off You Go Into the Wild Blue Yonder

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accelerate 1. to go or to cause to go faster 2. to bring about at an earlier time
altitude height above sea level or the earth's surface
anxious 1. worried; concerned 2. eager; wishing strongly
anxiety great uneasiness or concern
brace v. 1. to make stronger by giving support to 2. to make ready for a shock; to prepare n. something used to support a weak part
bracing giving energy to; refreshing
confident certain; sure
confidence 1. a lack of doubt; a feeling of being certain 2. trust in another to keep a secret
contact n. 1. the touching or joining of two things 2. the condition of being in communication with others v. to communicate with
exult to be joyful; to show great happiness
exultant very happy
hangar a building where aircraft are kept and repaired
maximum n. the greatest or highest number or amount adj. being the greatest or highest number or amount
methodical done in a regular, orderly way
nonchalant having the appearance of not caring; seeming to show a lack of concern
proceed to go on, especially after stopping for a while; to continue
saunter v. to walk without hurrying; so stroll in a relaxed, unhurried manner n. a relaxed, unhurried walk
solo n. a musical piece for one voice or a single instrument adj. made or done by one person v. to fly alone, especially for the first time
stall n. 1. a place for an animal in a barn 2. a small stand or booth where things are sold v. 1. to suddenly lose power 2. to delay by being evasive
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