Technical 1 Flashcards
(241 cards)
1
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happening by chance, not planned
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accidental
2
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an organism similar to a plant without leaves, flowers or green colouring that usually grows on plants or on decaying matter accidentally
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fungus
3
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without advance planning,
unexpected
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accidentally
4
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treated with sulphur at great heat to make it stronger
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vulcanised
vulcanized
5
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a tough elastic polymeric substance made from the latex of a tropical plant or synthetically
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rubber
6
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laminated glass, consisting of a thin sheet of transparent plastic
laminated between two layers of clear glass
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safety glass
7
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a resource obtained as a drop from chopping down a rubber wood tree
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raw rubber
8
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a chemical element; a pale yellow substance that produces a strong
unpleasant smell when it burns and is used in medicine and industry
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sulphur
sulfur
9
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to clean something or make it neat by rubbing your hand over it
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brush off
10
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any solid substance in the state of fine, loose particles as produced by crushing or grinding
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powder
11
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a heating device used for cooking
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stove
12
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not easily cut, broken, torn, etc.
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tough
13
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the top inside surface of a room
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ceiling
14
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a narrow line of light, heat or other energy
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ray
15
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the main shape or edge of
something, without any details
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outline
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a medical instrument used to inject or withdraw fluids
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syringe
17
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bottle that has a narrow neck and holds liquid
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flask
18
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to let something fall
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drop
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a thin layer of something, usually on the surface of something else
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film
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to put somebody/something into a liquid, especially so that they or it are completely covered
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immerse
21
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having the same value
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equal
22
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to try to get oil or water by making a hole in the ground or sea bed
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drill
23
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a place where there is enough oil to be found underground to make it
worth extracting
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oilfield
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a large quantity of something that is
available for use when needed
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reservoir
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to divide something into smaller parts
break
| something up
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to force something that was straight into an angle or a curve
bend
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a thin tube of plastic or paper or metal that you drink a liquid through
straw
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to control the direction in which something is going
steer
29
to take liquid, air, etc. into your mouth by using the muscles of your lips
suck
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a very small amount of liquid that forms a round shape
drop
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able to bend easily
flexible
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away from the coast
offshore
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to bend and change direction
twist
34
the bottom of a sea or ocean
seabed
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the act of examining and recording the measurements, features, etc. of an area of land in order to make a map or plan of it
survey
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to send out, pass on
transmit
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the act or process of removing or obtaining something
extraction
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usual, normal, ordinary
conventional
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sideways
laterally
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to accomplish, succeed
achieve
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double; having two parts or aspects
dual
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that can be made to go in the direction you want
steerable
43
aim, goal
target
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the best or most important thing among a group
flagship
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inactive
dormant
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to put something in a safe place
lock
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under, below
beneath
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complicated
complex
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to receive and send on information, news, etc.
relay
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to remove or obtain
extract
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that you can connect to from far away, using an electronic link
remote
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a device that opens and closes to control the flow of liquids or gases
valve
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capable of being expanded
swellable
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a device which closes an opening tightly so that air, liquid, or other substances cannot get in or out
seal
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to move steadily and continuously in one direction
flow
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near, next to
adjacent
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brief and to the point
concise
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the act of increasing the strength of something
amplification
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logical and consistent
coherent
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the distance between two similar points on a wave of energy, such as light or sound
wavelength
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dark red jewel
ruby
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a line of radiation or particles flowing in one direction
beam
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not complete or total
partial
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a series of turns in different
| directions that nevertheless proceed in a general direction
zigzag
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to wind into a series of circles
coil
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in a way that stops and starts repeatedly or with periods in between
intermittently
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a situation in which you are in a hurry
rush
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to send out
emit
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a circular decoration for the head, usually made of gold and jewels, and worn by a king or queen at official ceremonies
crown
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to change from a solid to a liquid because of heat
melt
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the height of something in relation to the ground or to what it used to be
level
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a large, long container that you put water in and then get into to wash your whole body
bathtub
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able to float
buoyant
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to move something from its usual position
displace
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to allow liquid or gas to get in or out through a small hole
leak
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the frame or body of ship
hull
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an ancient type of water-lifting device making use of a spiral passage in an inclined cylinder. The
water is raised when the spiral is rotated
Archimedes screw
78
the flat parts that turn around
revolving blades
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a building or structure with large blades on the outside that, when turned by the force of the wind, provide the power for getting water
out of the ground or crushing grain (it is used to change the power of the wind into electricity)
windmill
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an object or machine that has been invented for a particular purpose
device
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a flat area for walking on, built across the space between the sides of a boat
deck
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the lowest part of something
bottom
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to take out or up
lift out
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to make a substance flow, esecially out of a container
pour
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the practice of supplying land with water so that crops and plants will grow
irrigation
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a tall machine with a long arm, used to lift and move building materials and other heavy objects
crane
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a curved piece of metal, plastic or wire for hanging things on, catching fish with, etc
hook
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to ruin, damage
destroy
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a bar, moving over a fixed point, that when pressed down at one end can move or lift something at the
other end
lever
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an unexpected but useful result of an activity that was designed to produce something else
spin-off
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covered with a substance that prevents food from sticking to it
non-stick
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the outside or top layer of something
surface
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something or someone used as protection or providing protection
shield
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a brand name for a type of material with two different surfaces, one rough and one smooth, that stick to each other when they are pressed together, used for fastening clothes, etc.
Velcro
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usually
commonly
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from a distance
remotely
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a mass of very small drops of liquid in the air, for example steam
vapour vapor
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to make someone aware of a possible danger or problem so that it can be avoided
warn
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able to resist great heat without burning or being badly damaged
fireproof
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a special suit that covers the whole body and has a supply of air, allowing somebody to survive and move around in space
space suit
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a part of a helmet that can be pulled down to protect the eyes and face
visor
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to damage the surface of something, especially by accident, by making thin shallow marks on it
scratch
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a very small piece of something
particle
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to throw something out of a moving plane or ship to make it lighter
jettison
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a device that is used to send a rocket, a missile, etc. into the sky
launcher
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to fill with air or other gases
inflate
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a large amount of earth and rocks falling unexpectedly down a cliff or the side of a mountain
landslide
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being able to withstand minor scratches
scratch-resistant
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something that will not burn as quickly as other materials
flame-resistant
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a long strong iron or steel bar used for building bridges and the framework of large buildings
girder
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light and small enough to be easily carried or moved
portable
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to use effectively
deploy
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a statement in which you express your dissatisfaction with a particular situation
complaint
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having little importance, influence, or effect, especially when compared with other things of the same type
minor
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a piece of equipment with straps and belts, used to control or hold in place a person, animal, or object
harness
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to press or be pressed against something with a circular or up-and- down repeated movement
rub
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a position of the controls on a machine or instrument, the particular choices that you make
setting
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a small change made to something in order to correct or improve it
adjustment
119
the way that someone or something looks on the outside
appearance
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an exercise device consisting of an endless belt on which a person can walk or jog without moving forward
treadmill
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a machine that lifts heavy objects by turning a chain or rope around a tube-shaped device
winch
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a weight equal to another; counterbalance
counterweight
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to start
kick off
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needing to be filled with air or gas before you use it
inflatable
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to surround
enclose
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the fact of having or appearing to have no weight, for example because there is no gravity
weightlessness
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to change something slightly to make it more suitable for a new set of conditions or to make it work better
adjust
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an increase, addition or gain
increment
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to change or modify
alter
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the amount of space on a surface that something needs
footprint
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to obey a rule or an order, to meet particular standards
comply with
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a rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form
draft
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surrounded
enclosed
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increasing gradually by regular degrees or additions
incremental
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not limited or controlled in any way
unrestricted
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able to be changed, likely to change often
variable
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slope
incline
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a surface or piece of land that is higher at one end than the other
slope
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relating to the surrounding area
ambient
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enough, sufficient
adequate
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the practice of obeying rules or requests made by people in authority
compliance
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enough for a particular purpose; as much as you need
sufficient
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a thing that limits something, or limits your freedom to do something
constraint
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closed
sealed
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gradually
step-by-step
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capable of being stretched
tensile
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not heavy
lightweight
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long lasting
durable
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not needing much attention or effort or money
low maintenance
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not likely to burn easily
non-flammable
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that will not burn or melt
non-combustible
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the temperature at which a solid turns into a liquid
melting point
153
to throw back light, heat, sound, etc. from a surface and not to absorb them
reflect
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to penetrate, to go in the direction mentioned
pass through
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the ability to allow light to pass through
translucency translucence
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a measure of how much light is reflected off a surface
reflectance
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extremely impressive or attractive or unexpected
stunning
158
to suddenly start burning
burst into flames
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to become or make something become liquid as a result of heating
melt
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light that is man-made, not of natural origin
artificial lighting
161
a system used for keeping the air in a building, room, or vehicle cool
air conditioning
162
economical; good value in relation to the price, or cost
cost-effective
163
a single performance by a musician or group of musicians, especially playing modern or pop music
gig
164
a quantity or piece of it that covers a surface or that is between two other things
layer
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to say that you approve of and admire somebody or something
praise
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an unexpected but useful result of an activity that was designed to produce something else
spin-off
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covered with a substance that prevents food from sticking to it
non-stick
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the outside or top layer of something
surface
169
something or someone used as protection or providing protection
shield
170
a brand name for a type of material with two different surfaces, one rough and one smooth, that stick to each other when they are pressed together, used for fastening clothes, etc.
Velcro
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usually
commonly
172
from a distance
remotely
173
a mass of very small drops of liquid in the air, for example steam
vapour vapor
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to make someone aware of a possible danger or problem so that it can be avoided
warn
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able to resist great heat without burning or being badly damaged
fireproof
176
a special suit that covers the whole body and has a supply of air, allowing somebody to survive and move around in space
space suit
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a part of a helmet that can be pulled down to protect the eyes and face
visor
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to damage the surface of something, especially by accident, by making thin shallow marks on it
scratch
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a very small piece of something
particle
180
to throw something out of a moving plane or ship to make it lighter
jettison
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a device that is used to send a rocket, a missile, etc. into the sky
launcher
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to fill with air or other gases
inflate
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a large amount of earth and rocks falling unexpectedly down a cliff or the side of a mountain
landslide
184
being able to withstand minor scratches
scratch-resistant
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something that will not burn as quickly as other materials
flame-resistant
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a long strong iron or steel bar used for building bridges and the framework of large buildings
girder
187
light and small enough to be easily carried or moved
portable
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to use effectively
deploy
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a statement in which you express your dissatisfaction with a particular situation
complaint
190
having little importance, influence, or effect, especially when compared with other things of the same type
minor
191
a piece of equipment with straps and belts, used to control or hold in place a person, animal, or object
harness
192
to press or be pressed against something with a circular or up-and- down repeated movement
rub
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a position of the controls on a machine or instrument, the particular choices that you make
setting
194
a small change made to something in order to correct or improve it
adjustment
195
the way that someone or something looks on the outside
appearance
196
an exercise device consisting of an endless belt on which a person can walk or jog without moving forward
treadmill
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a machine that lifts heavy objects by turning a chain or rope around a tube-shaped device
winch
198
a weight equal to another; counterbalance
counterweight
199
to start
kick off
200
needing to be filled with air or gas before you use it
inflatable
201
to surround
enclose
202
the fact of having or appearing to have no weight, for example because there is no gravity
weightlessness
203
to change something slightly to make it more suitable for a new set of conditions or to make it work better
adjust
204
an increase, addition or gain
increment
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to change or modify
alter
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the amount of space on a surface that something needs
footprint
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to obey a rule or an order, to meet particular standards
comply with
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a rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form
draft
209
surrounded
enclosed
210
increasing gradually by regular degrees or additions
incremental
211
not limited or controlled in any way
unrestricted
212
able to be changed, likely to change often
variable
213
slope
incline
214
a surface or piece of land that is higher at one end than the other
slope
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relating to the surrounding area
ambient
216
enough, sufficient
adequate
217
the practice of obeying rules or requests made by people in authority
compliance
218
enough for a particular purpose; as much as you need
sufficient
219
a thing that limits something, or limits your freedom to do something
constraint
220
closed
sealed
221
gradually
step-by-step
222
capable of being stretched
tensile
223
not heavy
lightweight
224
long lasting
durable
225
not needing much attention or effort or money
low maintenance
226
not likely to burn easily
non-flammable
227
that will not burn or melt
non-combustible
228
the temperature at which a solid turns into a liquid
melting point
229
to throw back light, heat, sound, etc. from a surface and not to absorb them
reflect
230
to penetrate, to go in the direction mentioned
pass through
231
the ability to allow light to pass through
translucency translucence
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a measure of how much light is reflected off a surface
reflectance
233
extremely impressive or attractive or unexpected
stunning
234
to suddenly start burning
burst into flames
235
to become or make something become liquid as a result of heating
melt
236
light that is man-made, not of natural origin
artificial lighting
237
a system used for keeping the air in a building, room, or vehicle cool
air conditioning
238
economical; good value in relation to the price, or cost
cost-effective
239
a single performance by a musician or group of musicians, especially playing modern or pop music
gig
240
a quantity or piece of it that covers a surface or that is between two other things
layer
241
to say that you approve of and admire somebody or something
praise
