Collection 5: Explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger

As you read Ronald Reagan's address to the nation on the "Explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger," learn this word list. Here are links to lists for texts in Grade 12's Collection 5: Beowulf, Explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger, The Deep, The Mosquito Solution
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  1. mourning
    state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
  2. tragedy
    an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
  3. impact
    a forceful consequence; a strong effect
  4. grace
    a state of sanctification by God
  5. pioneer
    someone who helps to open up a new line of technology or art
  6. horizon
    the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated
  7. diminish
    decrease in size, extent, or range
  8. quest
    the act of searching for something
  9. dedication
    the act of binding yourself to a course of action
  10. surly
    unfriendly and inclined toward anger or irritation
Created on Thu Jul 17 20:03:51 EDT 2014 (updated Thu Jul 24 11:20:15 EDT 2014)

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