Wit and Wisdom Module 2, FQ3 vocab flashcard

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What does 'ascent' mean?

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to rise up

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What does 'grit' refer to in this context?

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piece of dirt

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What does 'malfunction' mean?

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to stop working

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What does 'descent' mean?

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to lower down

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What does 'permanent' mean?

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can't be undone

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What is the opposite of 'ascent'?

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descent

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What is a synonym for 'malfunction'?

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break down

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What does it mean if something is 'temporary'?

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can be undone or changed

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What is an example of 'grit' in a sentence?

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I found a piece of grit in my shoe.

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What happens during the 'ascent' of a rocket?

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The rocket rises into space.