Definitions of Vocabulary Terms

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What is the definition of ballast?

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Heavy material used to make a ship steady or control the rising and falling of a vessel like a balloon.

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What is the definition of fathom?

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Fathom means to measure the depth of water or to understand something deeply.

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What is the definition of tedious?

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Something going on for a long time that's boring.

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What is the definition of rupture?

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Rupture is the act of breaking or breaking a friendly relationship.

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What is the definition of submerge?

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To go underwater or cover with water.

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What does the term 'ocean' refer to?

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A vast body of salt water that covers almost three-quarters of the earth's surface.

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What is the definition of buoyancy?

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The ability or tendency of an object to float in water or other fluids.

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What is the definition of depth?

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The distance from the top or surface to the bottom of something.

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What does 'measure' mean?

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To ascertain the size, amount, or degree of something using standard units.

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What is the definition of ingredient?

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Any of the foods or substances that are combined to make a particular dish.