Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning

Question 1

dead reckoning

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the process of calculating one’s position, especially at sea, by estimating the direction and distance travelled rather than by using landmarks or astronomical observations.

Question 2

tonal

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related to tone

Question 3

bearing

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Posture or Manner: It refers to the way someone carries themselves or their overall demeanor. For example, someone with a “confident bearing” has a strong, self-assured presence.

Relevance or Influence: It can describe the relationship or impact something has on a situation or decision. For example, “His testimony has no bearing on the outcome of the case,” meaning it has no influence or relevance.

Direction: In navigation or geography, a “bearing” refers to a direction or position relative to a point, often expressed in degrees. For instance, a ship’s bearing might indicate the angle between its current position and a landmark.

Endurance: It can also refer to the capacity to endure or tolerate something, as in “bearing pain” or “bearing a burden.”

Question 4

provoke

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deliberately stimulate or incite a reaction or response

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cavitate

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formation of cavities or bubbles in a liquid

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ballast

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substance used to provide stability

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oath

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solemn promise or declaration

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secretary

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secretary

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tapeworm

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a type of parasitic flatworm that lives in the intestines of humans or animals

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botnet

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a network of computers that have been infected with malware and are controlled remotely by an attacker,

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sentient

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capacity to perceive, feel, or experience things consciously

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undermine

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weaken, damage, or gradually erode the strength or effectiveness of something, often in a subtle or indirect way

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beguile

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charm, enchant, or captivate someone, often in a deceptive or misleading way

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bribe

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offer money or gift for someones actions

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counterfeit

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prop

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adjutant

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millitary officer

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grievance

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feeling of being trated unfairly

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incarnation

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the concept of a being, often divine, taking on a physical form or embodiment

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infest

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to invade in large numbers, often causing a damage or a disease

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treason

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betray one’s country

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layover

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short stop, break in a journey

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overwatch

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watch over, protect

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soldering

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melding

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jerk

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foolish person

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cathode

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negative electrode in an electrical device

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extortion

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obtain something through force and threats

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purse

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wallet type of thing

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sabbatical

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period of paid leave granted in unis

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pendant

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necklace thing

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bracelet

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necklace on the wrist

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mistress (extramanrtial)

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woman in position, authority

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unwitting

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not aware of full facts

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accomplice

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person who helps to commit a crime

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hone

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sharpen or refine something over time, typically a skill or ability

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tailing

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following someone closely, often in a secretive or stealthy way

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haywire

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erratic unpredictable behaviour

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infernal

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hellish region, extremely annoying

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suitor

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party involved in a lawsuit

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parse

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examine data to extract info

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immune

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not affected, influenced by smth

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informant

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person who secretly provides info to a group or some sort

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prankster

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person who plays PRACTICAL jokes

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merry pack

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s a group or collection of people who are cheerful, lively, or in high spirits

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behalf of

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in the name of

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grudgingly

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in a reluctant, resentful manner