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LINW Section II - Vocabulary Words

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circularin the shape of a circle
compareto judge one thing against another and notice similarities and differences
currentthe movement of water in a river or an ocean, or of electricity through a wire
expandsincreases in size
equatoran imaginary line around the middle of the earth, halfway between the North and South Poles
moderatenot extreme
observeto watch someone or something carefully
prevailingbeing common or usual
guilt1-the fact of having committed a crime or done something wrong; 2-a feeling of shame or remorse for having done something wrong or having failed to do something
navigateto travel in a ship, an aircraft, or other vehicle using maps, compasses, the stars, etc., to guide you
calculationsomething that has been worked out by using arithmetic
considerationshowing you care about other people's needs and feelings
influenceto have an effect on someone or something
commissionto put a ship into service
privilegesrights or advantages given to a person or a group of people
prerogativean exclusive right or privilege held by a person or group
intentiona thing that you mean to do
triumpha great victory, success, or achievement
majestygreatness and dignity
cannibalsomeone who eats human flesh
anxietya feeling of worry or guilt
anticipationa feeling of expecting something to happen and being prepared for it
horizonthe line where the sky and the earth or sea seem to meet
dilemmaa position where you have to make a choice between two difficult alternatives
vessel1-a ship or large boat; 2-a tube in the body that fluids pass through; 3-a hollow container for holding liquids, such as a bowl, vase, or jar
incredibleunbelievable or amazing
apprehensiveworried and slightly afraid
satisfiedcontent, fulfilled
encouragementpraise or support given to someone

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