Face2Face Advanced "Unit 10 - 10B" Vocabulary

claustrophobia

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an intense fear of being in small, enclosed environments

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Her claustrophobia made it hard for her to use elevators.

He avoided crowded rooms because of his claustrophobia.

vulnerability

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the state of being exposed to the possibility of emotional distress

spacesuit

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clothing used by astronauts while traveling in space

skydiving

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the activity or sport in which individuals jump from a flying aircraft and do special moves while falling before opening their parachute at a specified distance to land on the ground

What is "skydiving"?

Skydiving is an adventure sport where a person jumps from an aircraft while wearing a parachute. The individual freefalls for a period of time before opening the parachute to slow down and safely land on the ground. Skydiving can be done alone or with an instructor, especially for beginners. It is an exciting and thrilling experience that requires training and safety measures to ensure a safe jump. Skydivers often enjoy the sensation of freefall and the stunning views while descending.

psychological

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relating to or affecting the mind or the mental state

frailty

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the state of being physically weak, usually because of old age

plush

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luxurious and expensive, often suggesting comfort and high quality

crippling

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causing severe damage or limitation, often making it difficult to function normally

to plummet

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to fall to the ground rapidly

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twang

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a distinct nasal quality in speech, often associated with certain regional accents or dialects

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