The Martian Flashcards by Jazz Unknown

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predominantly

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mostly, mainly

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coarse

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consisting of large particles

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upright

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in a vertical position

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margin

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set borders or limit of smth

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scrub

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cancellation or postponement (delaying) of an event

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mast

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vertical antenna

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staple

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U-Shaped metal fastener (device that attach things together)

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retardant

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susbtance that slows down chemical reaction

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dorm

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building where students live in a college

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expel

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discharge something from the body

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banish

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get rid of an unwanted thing

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reimburse

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pay back money spent or lost

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rub

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cause slight irritation or discomfort to someone

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marginal

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barely sufficent

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scoure

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succeed in securing something desired

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incremental

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gradually

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proactive

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acting in anticipation of future problem needs

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moot

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having little or no practical relevance

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re-sow

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spread, scatter

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snappy

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stylish, cool

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repartee

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quick and meaningless conversation

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impale

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pierce with a sharp object

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rooting

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providing support for an encouragement

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grudgingly

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reluctant or resentful manner

short straw

undesirable, unlucky outcome

precession

slow movement of the axis on a spinning body

lateral

coming from side

unanimous

fully agreement between people

flea

something smalla nd insignificant

tarp

a waterproof sheet

lunacy

state of being insane

sysop

people who manages the computer operating network

leeway

sideways drift of a spacecraft

mooring

place where a vessel is secured

eyeball

estimate something visually

strap in

prepare for something challenging