Week 20 Vocab Definitions – Eye
of the Storm
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1 |
head (v.): to go in a direction. |
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2 |
sustain (v.): to keep going for a long time. |
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3 |
sturdy (adj.): strong and not easy to break. |
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4 |
story
(n.): a level of a building. |
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5 |
fortress
(n.): a strong, safe building that
can be defended from attack. |
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6 |
command
(n.): a place where orders are
given. |
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7 |
stockpile
(v.): to save supplies for later. |
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8 |
equipment
(n.): tools or machines for a job. |
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9 |
transformer
(n.): machines that change
electricity. |
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10 |
anemometer (n.): a tool to measure wind speed. |
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11 |
instrument (n.): a tool for a job or measurement. |
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12 |
dial
(n.): a round scale with numbers
for measuring. |
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13 |
howling (adj.): making a loud, long noise. |
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14 |
tinkling (adj.): making a soft, ringing sound. |
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15 |
chime
(n.): soft, ringing sounds, often
from bells. |
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16 |
wail
(v.): to cry loudly. |
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17 |
die
down (phr. v.): to become quieter
or weaker. |
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18 |
slam
(v.): to hit something hard. |
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19 |
collapse
(v.): to fall down suddenly. |
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20 |
marina (n.): a place for keeping boats. |
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21 |
wreckage (n.): broken pieces of something destroyed. |
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22 |
motel
(n.): a hotel for people traveling
by car, usually with spaces for cars next to each room. |
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23 |
take
off (phr. v.): to start flying or
leave quickly. |
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24 |
littered
(v.): to cover with scattered
objects. |
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25 |
sprinkler (n.): a tool that sprays water. |
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26 |
blast (n.): a strong explosion or burst of
air. |
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27 |
siren (n.): loud warning sounds. |
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28 |
garage (n.): a place to park cars. |
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29 |
shifting (adj.): moving or changing. |
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30 |
batter (v.): to hit something many times. |
