Chapter 1-5 Flashcards
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unvanquished
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undefeated; unconquered
2
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microsecond
A
one millionth of a second
3
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mainstream
A
belonging to a widely accepted group
4
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hunkering
A
crouching down
5
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humanoid
A
having human characteristics; resembling human
6
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bulkhead
A
an outside door over a stairway, leading to a cellar
7
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ornithopter
A
an aircraft propelled by flapping wings
8
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propulsion
A
the action or process of propelling
9
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sobriquet
A
nickname
10
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demeanor
A
conduct; behavior
11
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postulated
A
assumed without proof; guessed
12
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fair
A
pleasing in appearance; attractive; beautiful
13
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quest
A
an adventurous expedition to achieve or secure something
14
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invincible
A
incapable of being conquered or defeated
15
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ignorance
A
lack of knowledge, information, or learning
