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Wordly Wise Lesson11
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| accelerate | v. 1. To go or to cause to go faster. 2. To bring about at an earlier time. |
| altitude | n. Height above sea level or the earth's surface. |
| anxious | adj. 1. Worried; concerned. 2. Eager; wishing strongly. |
| 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. |
| confident | adj. Certain; sure. |
| contact | n. 1. The touching or joining of two things. 2. The condition of being in communication with others. v. To communicate with. |
| exult | v. To be joyful; to show great happiness. |
| hangar | n. A building where aircraft are kept and repaired. |
| maximum | n. The greatest or highest number or amount. adj. Being the greatest or the highest number or amount. |
| methodical | adj. Done in a regular, orderly way. |
| nonchalant | adj. Having the appearance of not caring; seeming to show a lack of concern. |
| proceed | v. To go on, especially after stopping for a while; to continue. |
| saunter | v. To walk without hurrying; to 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. |