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WW Book 5 Lesson 11
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| accelerate | to cause to go faster |
| altitude | the height above sea level or the earth's surface |
| anxious | 1. worried or concerned 2.eager or wishing strongly |
| anxiety | great uneasiness or concern |
| brace | 1. to make stronger by giving support to 2. to make ready for a shock; to prepare 3. something used to support a weak part |
| confident | certain; sure |
| confidence | a lack of doubt; a feeling of being certain |
| contact | 1. the touching or joining of two things 2. being in communication with others 3. to communicate with |
| exult | to be joyful; to show great happiness |
| exultant | very happy |
| hangar | a building where aircraft are kept and repaired |
| maximum | 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 awhile; to continue |
| saunter | 1. to walk without hurrying; to stroll in a relaxed, unhurried manner 2. a relaxed, unhurried walk |
| solo | 1. a musical piece for one voice or a single instrument 2. made or done by one person 3. to fly alone, especially for the first time |
| stall | 1. a place for an animal in a barn 2. a small stand or booth where things are sold 3. to suddenly lose power 4. to delay by being evasive |