1. alabaster n. (a) finely granular variety of gypsum that is often white and translucent
The alabaster broke when I bumped into the table. adj.
smooth and white
Even her alabaster skin looks sensitive.
2. aviation n.
(the) design, operation, and use of aircraft
The aviation field of study has decreased in colleges across the U.S. from 2000 to 2010.
3. disheartened v. (to) depress the hope, courage, or spirits of; (to) be discouraged
After the last game of the season, they were so disheartened by the loss that they sat in silence on the bus ride home.
4. production n.
(the) act of creating or manufacturing
Despite high prices, the production of crude oil has remained consistent for roughly five years.
5. quivered v. trembled
Her lips quivered in fear as she opened the door.
6. refinery n. (a) factory for purifying and cleaning metal, sugar, or oil
Scientists have found ways to track
7. schooner refinery pollution. n. (a) ship with at least two masts
The mean-spirited skipper yelled from the schooner .
8. sextant n. (an) instrument used to find latitude and longitude at sea by measuring distances from the moon, stars, and sun
Measure the altitude of Polaris, above the northern horizon, using the sextant.
9. shuddering adj. trembling or quivering with fear
The deepest notes in music have always cast a curious spell upon listeners; a kind of shuddering enchantment.
10. steward n.
1. (a) person who manages another’s property or financial affairs 2. (an) employee on a ship, train, or bus who is responsible for the comfort of passengers, takes orders for food, etc.
Upon boarding the ship, the suitcase was given to a steward .
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11. ecstatic- adj. extremely happy
I was ecstatic when I found out we were going to Disney World!
12. interrogate- v.. (to) question
Mom interrogated me when I came home past my 10pm curfew.
13. philanthropist- n. (a) rich person who gives money to the less fortunate
Since he has funded many charitable organizations, Bill Gates is a modern day philanthropist .