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  1. legendary
    so celebrated as to having taken on the nature of a myth
    A legendary triangle of Ocean lies between 3 countries upon the Atlantic ocean.
  2. report
    to give an account or representation of in words
    Ships, people and aeroplanes have been reported mysteriously disappearing off the face of the earth whilst travelling inside this triangle.
  3. disappear
    become invisible or unnoticeable
    Ships, people and aeroplanes have been reported mysteriously disappearing off the face of the earth whilst travelling inside this triangle.
  4. travelling
    the act of going from one place to another
    Ships, people and aeroplanes have been reported mysteriously disappearing off the face of the earth whilst travelling inside this triangle.
  5. acquired
    gotten through environmental forces
    It soon acquired the name "Devils Triangle" owing to peoples superstitions that the devil was at play on this stretch of ocean and gobbling up weary and lost travellers with great delight, but what actually was at play inside this triangle of rough water, is it really the devil?, or perhaps aliens are using this spot as their home base on earth.
  6. superstition
    an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
    It soon acquired the name "Devils Triangle" owing to peoples superstitions that the devil was at play on this stretch of ocean and gobbling up weary and lost travellers with great delight, but what actually was at play inside this triangle of rough water, is it really the devil?, or perhaps aliens are using this spot as their home base on earth.
  7. stretch
    extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
    It soon acquired the name "Devils Triangle" owing to peoples superstitions that the devil was at play on this stretch of ocean and gobbling up weary and lost travellers with great delight, but what actually was at play inside this triangle of rough water, is it really the devil?, or perhaps aliens are using this spot as their home base on earth.
  8. gobble
    eat hastily without proper chewing
    It soon acquired the name "Devils Triangle" owing to peoples superstitions that the devil was at play on this stretch of ocean and gobbling up weary and lost travellers with great delight, but what actually was at play inside this triangle of rough water, is it really the devil?, or perhaps aliens are using this spot as their home base on earth.
  9. weary
    physically and mentally fatigued
    It soon acquired the name "Devils Triangle" owing to peoples superstitions that the devil was at play on this stretch of ocean and gobbling up weary and lost travellers with great delight, but what actually was at play inside this triangle of rough water, is it really the devil?, or perhaps aliens are using this spot as their home base on earth.
  10. delight
    a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
    It soon acquired the name "Devils Triangle" owing to peoples superstitions that the devil was at play on this stretch of ocean and gobbling up weary and lost travellers with great delight, but what actually was at play inside this triangle of rough water, is it really the devil?, or perhaps aliens are using this spot as their home base on earth.
  11. actually
    in fact
    It soon acquired the name "Devils Triangle" owing to peoples superstitions that the devil was at play on this stretch of ocean and gobbling up weary and lost travellers with great delight, but what actually was at play inside this triangle of rough water, is it really the devil?, or perhaps aliens are using this spot as their home base on earth.
  12. alien
    from another place or part of the world
    It soon acquired the name "Devils Triangle" owing to peoples superstitions that the devil was at play on this stretch of ocean and gobbling up weary and lost travellers with great delight, but what actually was at play inside this triangle of rough water, is it really the devil?, or perhaps aliens are using this spot as their home base on earth.
  13. base
    lowest support of a structure
    It soon acquired the name "Devils Triangle" owing to peoples superstitions that the devil was at play on this stretch of ocean and gobbling up weary and lost travellers with great delight, but what actually was at play inside this triangle of rough water, is it really the devil?, or perhaps aliens are using this spot as their home base on earth.
  14. contain
    hold or have within
    Maybe it really does contain a mystical vortex that sucks people down into a third dimension.
  15. mystical
    beyond ordinary understanding
    Maybe it really does contain a mystical vortex that sucks people down into a third dimension.
  16. vortex
    a powerful circular current of water
    Maybe it really does contain a mystical vortex that sucks people down into a third dimension.
  17. dimension
    a construct distinguishing objects or individuals
    Maybe it really does contain a mystical vortex that sucks people down into a third dimension.
  18. myth
    a traditional story serving to explain a world view
    The myth of the mysterious triangle was first begun in an Associated Press dispatch of September 16, 1950.
  19. mysterious
    beyond ordinary understanding
    The myth of the mysterious triangle was first begun in an Associated Press dispatch of September 16, 1950.
  20. associate
    bring or come into action
    The myth of the mysterious triangle was first begun in an Associated Press dispatch of September 16, 1950.
  21. dispatch
    the act of sending off something
    The myth of the mysterious triangle was first begun in an Associated Press dispatch of September 16, 1950.
  22. coast
    the shore of a sea or ocean
    W. Jones wrote of "mysterious disappearances" of ships and planes between the Florida coast and Bermuda.
  23. article
    one of a class of artifacts
    Two years after this article appeared Fate magazine ran an article by George X. Sand about a "series of strange marine disappearances, each leaving no trace whatever, that have taken place in the past few years" in a "watery triangle bounded roughly by Florida, Bermuda and Puerto Rico".
  24. fate
    the ultimate agency predetermining the course of events
    Two years after this article appeared Fate magazine ran an article by George X. Sand about a "series of strange marine disappearances, each leaving no trace whatever, that have taken place in the past few years" in a "watery triangle bounded roughly by Florida, Bermuda and Puerto Rico".
  25. series
    similar things placed in order or one after another
    Two years after this article appeared Fate magazine ran an article by George X. Sand about a "series of strange marine disappearances, each leaving no trace whatever, that have taken place in the past few years" in a "watery triangle bounded roughly by Florida, Bermuda and Puerto Rico".
  26. marine
    of or relating to the sea
    Two years after this article appeared Fate magazine ran an article by George X. Sand about a "series of strange marine disappearances, each leaving no trace whatever, that have taken place in the past few years" in a "watery triangle bounded roughly by Florida, Bermuda and Puerto Rico".
  27. trace
    an indication that something has been present
    Two years after this article appeared Fate magazine ran an article by George X. Sand about a "series of strange marine disappearances, each leaving no trace whatever, that have taken place in the past few years" in a "watery triangle bounded roughly by Florida, Bermuda and Puerto Rico".
  28. bound
    confined by bonds
    Two years after this article appeared Fate magazine ran an article by George X. Sand about a "series of strange marine disappearances, each leaving no trace whatever, that have taken place in the past few years" in a "watery triangle bounded roughly by Florida, Bermuda and Puerto Rico".
  29. suggestion
    an idea that is proposed
    It was not long before ideas and suggestions started forming about this piece of ocean.
  30. intelligence
    the ability to comprehend
    Jessup wrote about the disappearances and gave ideas about alien intelligences being behind them in the book "The Case for the UFO.
  31. conspiracy
    a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act
    The view was also echoed by Donald E. Kyhoe who is noted for his "The Flying Saucer Conspiracy" of 1955.
  32. frank
    characterized by directness in manner or speech
    Frank Edwards (Stranger Than Science) agreed with the theory of aliens having a local hangout in the triangle as well.
  33. stranger
    an individual that one is not acquainted with
    Frank Edwards (Stranger Than Science) agreed with the theory of aliens having a local hangout in the triangle as well.
  34. theory
    a belief that can guide behavior
    Frank Edwards (Stranger Than Science) agreed with the theory of aliens having a local hangout in the triangle as well.
  35. local
    of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular area
    Frank Edwards (Stranger Than Science) agreed with the theory of aliens having a local hangout in the triangle as well.
  36. phrase
    an expression consisting of one or more words
    Finally a man by the name of Vincent H. Gaddis came up with the phrase "Bermuda Triangle".
  37. edition
    the form in which a text is published
    Vincent Gaddis wrote an article in February 1964's edition of Argosy and incorporated the story later in his book "Invisible Horizons" titled "The Deadly Bermuda Triangle".
  38. incorporated
    formed or united into a whole
    Vincent Gaddis wrote an article in February 1964's edition of Argosy and incorporated the story later in his book "Invisible Horizons" titled "The Deadly Bermuda Triangle".
  39. invisible
    impossible or nearly impossible to see
    Vincent Gaddis wrote an article in February 1964's edition of Argosy and incorporated the story later in his book "Invisible Horizons" titled "The Deadly Bermuda Triangle".
  40. horizon
    the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
    Vincent Gaddis wrote an article in February 1964's edition of Argosy and incorporated the story later in his book "Invisible Horizons" titled "The Deadly Bermuda Triangle".
  41. title
    the name of a work of art or literary composition
    Vincent Gaddis wrote an article in February 1964's edition of Argosy and incorporated the story later in his book "Invisible Horizons" titled "The Deadly Bermuda Triangle".
  42. throughout
    from first to last
    Throughout the years it has featured in many many articles, books, television series and movies and always portrayed as a very real and mysterious thing, but anyone out there with any sense surely will ask themselves " how in this day and age could boats, planes and other travellers just go mysteriously missing in a certain piece of water?" "wouldn't an aeroplane full of international travellers be afraid to travel over this part of the ocean"....Well let me tell you I've always asked the same q
  43. featured
    made a highlight; given prominence
    Throughout the years it has featured in many many articles, books, television series and movies and always portrayed as a very real and mysterious thing, but anyone out there with any sense surely will ask themselves " how in this day and age could boats, planes and other travellers just go mysteriously missing in a certain piece of water?" "wouldn't an aeroplane full of international travellers be afraid to travel over this part of the ocean"....Well let me tell you I've always asked the same q
  44. portray
    represent, as in a work of art
    Throughout the years it has featured in many many articles, books, television series and movies and always portrayed as a very real and mysterious thing, but anyone out there with any sense surely will ask themselves " how in this day and age could boats, planes and other travellers just go mysteriously missing in a certain piece of water?" "wouldn't an aeroplane full of international travellers be afraid to travel over this part of the ocean"....Well let me tell you I've always asked the same q
  45. international
    concerning or belonging to two or more countries
    Throughout the years it has featured in many many articles, books, television series and movies and always portrayed as a very real and mysterious thing, but anyone out there with any sense surely will ask themselves " how in this day and age could boats, planes and other travellers just go mysteriously missing in a certain piece of water?" "wouldn't an aeroplane full of international travellers be afraid to travel over this part of the ocean"....Well let me tell you I've always asked the same q
  46. conclusion
    a position or opinion reached after consideration
    Throughout the years it has featured in many many articles, books, television series and movies and always portrayed as a very real and mysterious thing, but anyone out there with any sense surely will ask themselves " how in this day and age could boats, planes and other travellers just go mysteriously missing in a certain piece of water?" "wouldn't an aeroplane full of international travellers be afraid to travel over this part of the ocean"....Well let me tell you I've always asked the same q
  47. entire
    constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
    Throughout the years it has featured in many many articles, books, television series and movies and always portrayed as a very real and mysterious thing, but anyone out there with any sense surely will ask themselves " how in this day and age could boats, planes and other travellers just go mysteriously missing in a certain piece of water?" "wouldn't an aeroplane full of international travellers be afraid to travel over this part of the ocean"....Well let me tell you I've always asked the same q
  48. generation
    group of genetically related organisms in a line of descent
    Throughout the years it has featured in many many articles, books, television series and movies and always portrayed as a very real and mysterious thing, but anyone out there with any sense surely will ask themselves " how in this day and age could boats, planes and other travellers just go mysteriously missing in a certain piece of water?" "wouldn't an aeroplane full of international travellers be afraid to travel over this part of the ocean"....Well let me tell you I've always asked the same q
  49. unknown
    not known
    Throughout the years it has featured in many many articles, books, television series and movies and always portrayed as a very real and mysterious thing, but anyone out there with any sense surely will ask themselves " how in this day and age could boats, planes and other travellers just go mysteriously missing in a certain piece of water?" "wouldn't an aeroplane full of international travellers be afraid to travel over this part of the ocean"....Well let me tell you I've always asked the same q
  50. edge
    a line determining the limits of an area
    Throughout the years it has featured in many many articles, books, television series and movies and always portrayed as a very real and mysterious thing, but anyone out there with any sense surely will ask themselves " how in this day and age could boats, planes and other travellers just go mysteriously missing in a certain piece of water?" "wouldn't an aeroplane full of international travellers be afraid to travel over this part of the ocean"....Well let me tell you I've always asked the same q
  51. surround
    extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
    One of the most famous stories to ever surround the Bermuda Triangle is the mysterious disappearance of the Naval Air Flight 19.
  52. pilot
    someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
    The five pilots had been recently transferred from the Miami Naval Air Station.
  53. transfer
    move from one place to another
    The five pilots had been recently transferred from the Miami Naval Air Station.
  54. knowledge
    the result of perception, learning, and reasoning
    Taylor knew the Florida Keys well but had no knowledge of flying over the Bahamas which was the direction Flight 19 was headed in.
  55. direction
    a line leading to a place or point
    Taylor knew the Florida Keys well but had no knowledge of flying over the Bahamas which was the direction Flight 19 was headed in.
  56. mission
    an operation that is assigned by a higher headquarters
    Their mission on that day was for practice bombing at hens and Chicken Shoals fifty-six miles away.
  57. practice
    a customary way of operation or behavior
    Their mission on that day was for practice bombing at hens and Chicken Shoals fifty-six miles away.
  58. shoal
    a stretch of shallow water
    Their mission on that day was for practice bombing at hens and Chicken Shoals fifty-six miles away.
  59. accomplished
    highly skilled
    Once that was accomplished, the Avengers were to continue on eastward for another sixty-seven miles, then head north seventy-three miles.
  60. instructor
    a person whose occupation is teaching
    At 3.50pm that afternoon a pilot and his flight instructor, Lt.
  61. transmission
    communication by means of sent signals
    They overheard a radio transmission addressed to someone named Powers.
  62. address
    the place where a person or organization can be found
    They overheard a radio transmission addressed to someone named Powers.
  63. manage
    be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
    Cox managed to establish radio contact with another of the Pilots on the lost Avengers out at sea.
  64. establish
    set up or found
    Cox managed to establish radio contact with another of the Pilots on the lost Avengers out at sea.
  65. contact
    the act of touching physically
    Cox managed to establish radio contact with another of the Pilots on the lost Avengers out at sea.
  66. inform
    impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to
    Taylor he was informed that Taylor's compasses were not working and he was sure that they were in the "keys", meaning Florida keys, and that he didn't know how to get to Fort Lauderdale.
  67. compass
    navigational instrument for finding directions
    Taylor he was informed that Taylor's compasses were not working and he was sure that they were in the "keys", meaning Florida keys, and that he didn't know how to get to Fort Lauderdale.
  68. meaning
    the message that is intended or expressed or signified
    Taylor he was informed that Taylor's compasses were not working and he was sure that they were in the "keys", meaning Florida keys, and that he didn't know how to get to Fort Lauderdale.
  69. know-how
    the (technical) knowledge and skill required to do something
    Taylor he was informed that Taylor's compasses were not working and he was sure that they were in the "keys", meaning Florida keys, and that he didn't know how to get to Fort Lauderdale.
  70. urge
    urge or force in an indicated direction
    Cox urged him to fly north toward Miami "If you are in the keys."
  71. mistake
    a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or inattention
    Taylor was badly mistaken, he in fact was not in the keys as thought.
  72. advice
    a proposal for an appropriate course of action
    He was in the Bahamas and by taking Cox's advice and flying north he would only go further out to sea.
  73. effort
    use of physical or mental energy; hard work
    Efforts by Cox and others to establish the location of Flight 19 were hampered by poor communications.
  74. location
    the act of putting something in a certain place
    Efforts by Cox and others to establish the location of Flight 19 were hampered by poor communications.
  75. hamper
    prevent the progress or free movement of
    Efforts by Cox and others to establish the location of Flight 19 were hampered by poor communications.
  76. communications
    the discipline that studies transmitting information
    Efforts by Cox and others to establish the location of Flight 19 were hampered by poor communications.
  77. control
    power to direct or determine
    At one point Taylor was urged to turn over control of the flight to one of the students, though apparently he did not do so.
  78. apparently
    seemingly; as far as one can tell
    At one point Taylor was urged to turn over control of the flight to one of the students, though apparently he did not do so.
  79. dusk
    the time of day immediately following sunset
    As dusk slowly approached Fort Lauderdale realized with great horror that Lt.
  80. approach
    move towards
    As dusk slowly approached Fort Lauderdale realized with great horror that Lt.
  81. realize
    be fully aware or cognizant of
    As dusk slowly approached Fort Lauderdale realized with great horror that Lt.
  82. completely
    with everything necessary
    Taylor and his Avengers had no idea of where they were, they were completely lost.
  83. interference
    the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding
    The atmospheric interference with the radio signals got a lot worse at sunset and communication was almost impossible with Flight 19.
  84. signal
    any action or gesture that encodes a message
    The atmospheric interference with the radio signals got a lot worse at sunset and communication was almost impossible with Flight 19.
  85. communication
    the activity of conveying information
    The atmospheric interference with the radio signals got a lot worse at sunset and communication was almost impossible with Flight 19.
  86. exclaim
    utter aloud, often with surprise, horror, or joy
    Taylor exclaimed that they would fly north-northeast for a short time, then head north.
  87. veer
    turn sharply; change direction abruptly
    The continued on with their course changing to veer slightly off to the east when the contact made with Fort Lauderdale at 5.15pm by Taylor.
  88. companion
    a friend who is frequently with another
    "We are now heading west" exclaimed Taylor as he was overheard addressing his companions and telling them that they should join up; as soon as one of them ran out of fuel, they would all go down together.
  89. fuel
    a substance that can be consumed to produce energy
    "We are now heading west" exclaimed Taylor as he was overheard addressing his companions and telling them that they should join up; as soon as one of them ran out of fuel, they would all go down together.
  90. weather
    atmospheric conditions such as temperature and precipitation
    Bad weather was moving in from the north and the situation was escalating into a full blown emergency.
  91. situation
    physical position in relation to the surroundings
    Bad weather was moving in from the north and the situation was escalating into a full blown emergency.
  92. escalate
    increase in extent or intensity
    Bad weather was moving in from the north and the situation was escalating into a full blown emergency.
  93. emergency
    a sudden unforeseen crisis that requires immediate action
    Bad weather was moving in from the north and the situation was escalating into a full blown emergency.
  94. reception
    the act of taking in
    At 6.00pm reception improved for a short time.
  95. improve
    to make better
    At 6.00pm reception improved for a short time.
  96. frequency
    the number of occurrences within a given time period
    Taylor was urged to switch to 3,000 kilocycles, the emergency frequency.
  97. refuse
    show unwillingness towards
    Taylor refused to do so for fear he and the other planes would fall our of communication; unfortunately, interference from Cuban commercial stations and the inability of other coastal stations to translate the Fort Lauderdale training signal easily would effectively shut off Flight 19 from the rest of the world.
  98. unfortunately
    by bad luck
    Taylor refused to do so for fear he and the other planes would fall our of communication; unfortunately, interference from Cuban commercial stations and the inability of other coastal stations to translate the Fort Lauderdale training signal easily would effectively shut off Flight 19 from the rest of the world.
  99. commercial
    connected with or engaged in the exchange of goods
    Taylor refused to do so for fear he and the other planes would fall our of communication; unfortunately, interference from Cuban commercial stations and the inability of other coastal stations to translate the Fort Lauderdale training signal easily would effectively shut off Flight 19 from the rest of the world.
  100. inability
    lack of capacity to do something
    Taylor refused to do so for fear he and the other planes would fall our of communication; unfortunately, interference from Cuban commercial stations and the inability of other coastal stations to translate the Fort Lauderdale training signal easily would effectively shut off Flight 19 from the rest of the world.
  101. translate
    restate from one language into another language
    Taylor refused to do so for fear he and the other planes would fall our of communication; unfortunately, interference from Cuban commercial stations and the inability of other coastal stations to translate the Fort Lauderdale training signal easily would effectively shut off Flight 19 from the rest of the world.
  102. effectively
    in a manner producing an intended result
    Taylor refused to do so for fear he and the other planes would fall our of communication; unfortunately, interference from Cuban commercial stations and the inability of other coastal stations to translate the Fort Lauderdale training signal easily would effectively shut off Flight 19 from the rest of the world.
  103. frontier
    a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
    At one point the ComGulf Sea Frontier Evaluation Center thought it had pinpointed the flight's approximate position; east of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, and far to the north of the Bahamas.
  104. evaluation
    the act of ascertaining or judging the quality of
    At one point the ComGulf Sea Frontier Evaluation Center thought it had pinpointed the flight's approximate position; east of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, and far to the north of the Bahamas.
  105. center
    an area that is in the middle of some larger region
    At one point the ComGulf Sea Frontier Evaluation Center thought it had pinpointed the flight's approximate position; east of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, and far to the north of the Bahamas.
  106. approximate
    not quite exact or correct
    At one point the ComGulf Sea Frontier Evaluation Center thought it had pinpointed the flight's approximate position; east of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, and far to the north of the Bahamas.
  107. rescue
    free from harm or evil
    The first rescue craft was sent out at 6.20pm.
  108. craft
    the skilled practice of a practical occupation
    The first rescue craft was sent out at 6.20pm.
  109. problem
    a question raised for consideration or solution
    The problem turned out to be and iced over antenna. flight 19 disappearsWithin the hour more aircraft joined in the search.
  110. antenna
    one of a pair of mobile appendages on the head of insects
    The problem turned out to be and iced over antenna. flight 19 disappearsWithin the hour more aircraft joined in the search.
  111. search
    look or seek
    The problem turned out to be and iced over antenna. flight 19 disappearsWithin the hour more aircraft joined in the search.
  112. turbulent
    characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
    The weather was overcast and the seas were reported as rough and turbulent.
  113. scheduled
    planned for some certain time or times
    One flight a Martin Mariner (Training 49) failed to make its scheduled rendezvous and did not answer radio calls.
  114. rendezvous
    a meeting planned at a certain time and place
    One flight a Martin Mariner (Training 49) failed to make its scheduled rendezvous and did not answer radio calls.
  115. crew
    an organized group of workers
    At 7.50pm the crew of a nearby ship reported of seeing an enormous sheet of fire caused by the explosion of an aeroplane.
  116. enormous
    extraordinarily large in size or extent or degree
    At 7.50pm the crew of a nearby ship reported of seeing an enormous sheet of fire caused by the explosion of an aeroplane.
  117. explosion
    the act of bursting
    At 7.50pm the crew of a nearby ship reported of seeing an enormous sheet of fire caused by the explosion of an aeroplane.
  118. survivor
    one who lives through affliction
    The ship reported of passing through a large pool of oil soon after and not finding any survivors or bodies of the crashed aircraft.
  119. crash
    break violently or noisily
    The ship reported of passing through a large pool of oil soon after and not finding any survivors or bodies of the crashed aircraft.
  120. retrieve
    get or find back; recover the use of
    They did not try to retrieve any debris from the ocean as weather conditions were at this point deteriorating rapidly making it impossible for any kind of retrieval.
  121. debris
    the remains of something that has been destroyed
    They did not try to retrieve any debris from the ocean as weather conditions were at this point deteriorating rapidly making it impossible for any kind of retrieval.
  122. condition
    a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing
    They did not try to retrieve any debris from the ocean as weather conditions were at this point deteriorating rapidly making it impossible for any kind of retrieval.
  123. deteriorate
    become worse or disintegrate
    They did not try to retrieve any debris from the ocean as weather conditions were at this point deteriorating rapidly making it impossible for any kind of retrieval.
  124. exhausted
    depleted of energy, force, or strength
    Flight 19 by this time had exhausted their fuel and were assumed to be down.
  125. assume
    take to be the case or to be true
    Flight 19 by this time had exhausted their fuel and were assumed to be down.
  126. extensive
    large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
    On April 3, 1946 the conclusion of an extensive Naval Investigation declared that the "flight leader's false assurance of identifying as the Florida Keys, islands he sighted, plagued his future decisions and confused his reasoning...He was directing his flight to fly east...even though he was undoubtedly east of Florida."
  127. investigation
    an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
    On April 3, 1946 the conclusion of an extensive Naval Investigation declared that the "flight leader's false assurance of identifying as the Florida Keys, islands he sighted, plagued his future decisions and confused his reasoning...He was directing his flight to fly east...even though he was undoubtedly east of Florida."
  128. declare
    state emphatically and authoritatively
    On April 3, 1946 the conclusion of an extensive Naval Investigation declared that the "flight leader's false assurance of identifying as the Florida Keys, islands he sighted, plagued his future decisions and confused his reasoning...He was directing his flight to fly east...even though he was undoubtedly east of Florida."
  129. leader
    a person who rules or guides or inspires others
    On April 3, 1946 the conclusion of an extensive Naval Investigation declared that the "flight leader's false assurance of identifying as the Florida Keys, islands he sighted, plagued his future decisions and confused his reasoning...He was directing his flight to fly east...even though he was undoubtedly east of Florida."
  130. assurance
    a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something
    On April 3, 1946 the conclusion of an extensive Naval Investigation declared that the "flight leader's false assurance of identifying as the Florida Keys, islands he sighted, plagued his future decisions and confused his reasoning...He was directing his flight to fly east...even though he was undoubtedly east of Florida."
  131. identify
    recognize as being
    On April 3, 1946 the conclusion of an extensive Naval Investigation declared that the "flight leader's false assurance of identifying as the Florida Keys, islands he sighted, plagued his future decisions and confused his reasoning...He was directing his flight to fly east...even though he was undoubtedly east of Florida."
  132. plague
    any large-scale calamity
    On April 3, 1946 the conclusion of an extensive Naval Investigation declared that the "flight leader's false assurance of identifying as the Florida Keys, islands he sighted, plagued his future decisions and confused his reasoning...He was directing his flight to fly east...even though he was undoubtedly east of Florida."
  133. future
    the time yet to come
    On April 3, 1946 the conclusion of an extensive Naval Investigation declared that the "flight leader's false assurance of identifying as the Florida Keys, islands he sighted, plagued his future decisions and confused his reasoning...He was directing his flight to fly east...even though he was undoubtedly east of Florida."
  134. decision
    a position or opinion reached after consideration
    On April 3, 1946 the conclusion of an extensive Naval Investigation declared that the "flight leader's false assurance of identifying as the Florida Keys, islands he sighted, plagued his future decisions and confused his reasoning...He was directing his flight to fly east...even though he was undoubtedly east of Florida."
  135. confused
    unable to think with clarity or act intelligently
    On April 3, 1946 the conclusion of an extensive Naval Investigation declared that the "flight leader's false assurance of identifying as the Florida Keys, islands he sighted, plagued his future decisions and confused his reasoning...He was directing his flight to fly east...even though he was undoubtedly east of Florida."
  136. undoubtedly
    certainly
    On April 3, 1946 the conclusion of an extensive Naval Investigation declared that the "flight leader's false assurance of identifying as the Florida Keys, islands he sighted, plagued his future decisions and confused his reasoning...He was directing his flight to fly east...even though he was undoubtedly east of Florida."
  137. verdict
    findings of a jury on issues submitted to it for decision
    Taylor's mother and aunt refused to accept this verdict, the Navy set up a panel to review the report.
  138. panel
    sheet that forms a distinct section of something
    Taylor's mother and aunt refused to accept this verdict, the Navy set up a panel to review the report.
  139. review
    look at again; examine again
    Taylor's mother and aunt refused to accept this verdict, the Navy set up a panel to review the report.
  140. august
    profoundly honored
    In August this panel announced it could only agree with the original conclusion.
  141. announce
    make known
    In August this panel announced it could only agree with the original conclusion.
  142. original
    preceding all others in time
    In August this panel announced it could only agree with the original conclusion.
  143. furious
    marked by extreme anger
    Furious, the two women hired an attorney and secured a hearing the following October.
  144. attorney
    a professional person authorized to practice law
    Furious, the two women hired an attorney and secured a hearing the following October.
  145. secure
    free from danger or risk
    Furious, the two women hired an attorney and secured a hearing the following October.
  146. record
    anything providing permanent evidence about past events
    On November 19 the Board for Correction of Naval Records retracted the original verdict and officially laid the disaster to "causes or reasons unknown".
  147. retract
    formally reject or disavow
    On November 19 the Board for Correction of Naval Records retracted the original verdict and officially laid the disaster to "causes or reasons unknown".
  148. officially
    in an authoritative role
    On November 19 the Board for Correction of Naval Records retracted the original verdict and officially laid the disaster to "causes or reasons unknown".
  149. disaster
    an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
    On November 19 the Board for Correction of Naval Records retracted the original verdict and officially laid the disaster to "causes or reasons unknown".
  150. habit
    an established custom
    The Mariner's had a bad habit of blowing up if even the tiniest of sparks were ignited.
  151. tiny
    very small
    The Mariner's had a bad habit of blowing up if even the tiniest of sparks were ignited.
  152. ignite
    cause to start burning
    The Mariner's had a bad habit of blowing up if even the tiniest of sparks were ignited.
  153. particular
    unique or specific to a person or thing or category
    There is no particular disagreement with this fact.
  154. incredibly
    exceedingly; extremely
    The Avengers total disappearance would be owing to the rough seas at the time and they were well known to be incredibly heavy.
  155. weigh
    have a certain heft
    Known through the Navy as "Iron birds" they weighed 14,000 pounds empty.
  156. empty
    holding or containing nothing
    Known through the Navy as "Iron birds" they weighed 14,000 pounds empty.
  157. impact
    the striking of one body against another
    After impact they would of immediately sunk to the bottom; any debris remaining would of been swallowed up by the violent ocean at that time, leaving no trace of themselves to be found anywhere by anyone.
  158. immediately
    without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
    After impact they would of immediately sunk to the bottom; any debris remaining would of been swallowed up by the violent ocean at that time, leaving no trace of themselves to be found anywhere by anyone.
  159. remaining
    not used up
    After impact they would of immediately sunk to the bottom; any debris remaining would of been swallowed up by the violent ocean at that time, leaving no trace of themselves to be found anywhere by anyone.
  160. limbo
    in Catholicism, the place of unbaptized but innocent souls
    Stories about "a mysterious place where ships and planes disappeared into" and a "limbo of the lost" caught the public's intrest immediately, the legend of the Bermuda Triangle began and is still carried on to this day.
  161. legend
    a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
    Stories about "a mysterious place where ships and planes disappeared into" and a "limbo of the lost" caught the public's intrest immediately, the legend of the Bermuda Triangle began and is still carried on to this day.
  162. utter
    without qualification
    He in fact never uttered those words.
  163. abduction
    the criminal act of carrying someone away by force
    This leads to some seriously silly stories about alien abduction and motherships hovering above the triangle.
  164. hover
    hang in the air; fly or be suspended above
    This leads to some seriously silly stories about alien abduction and motherships hovering above the triangle.
  165. encounter
    come together
    Even in the move "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" Steven Speilberg documents Flight 19 returning to earth off a large spaceship.
  166. document
    a representation of a person's thinking with symbolic marks
    Even in the move "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" Steven Speilberg documents Flight 19 returning to earth off a large spaceship.
  167. smooth
    having a surface free from roughness or irregularities
    It is also often reported that on the day of Flight 19's disappearance the seas were calm and smooth.
  168. opposite
    being directly across from each other
    They were indeed the very opposite!!
  169. salvage
    rescuing a ship or its crew from a shipwreck or a fire
    In 1991 a newspaper report ran of a salvage ship named "Deep See" finding intact the remains of Flight 19 on the ocean bottom ten miles northeast of Fort Lauderdale.
  170. intact
    undamaged in any way
    In 1991 a newspaper report ran of a salvage ship named "Deep See" finding intact the remains of Flight 19 on the ocean bottom ten miles northeast of Fort Lauderdale.
  171. bore
    make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
    One plane bore the number 28, the same as Taylor's aircraft.
  172. concede
    give over
    But on June 4 graham Hawkes, who had headed the search, concede that further investigation had proved that the craft were not from Flight 19.
  173. prove
    establish the validity of something
    But on June 4 graham Hawkes, who had headed the search, concede that further investigation had proved that the craft were not from Flight 19.
  174. model
    a representation of something, often on a smaller scale
    The Avengers were an older model than the one on Flight 19.
  175. linked
    connected, as railway cars or trailer trucks
    There are in fact many many stories of strange disappearances of both ships and planes either somewhere near or inside the Bermuda triangle - The fact is that 1/2 the time they are not even inside the rough triangle dimensions, and are quite a long way away from it but somehow get their disappearance linked with the Triangle, so far the triangle must have some kind of mysterious ocean powers to allow it to travel all over the world and suck down all sorts of vessels all over the place.
  176. allow
    make it possible for something to happen
    There are in fact many many stories of strange disappearances of both ships and planes either somewhere near or inside the Bermuda triangle - The fact is that 1/2 the time they are not even inside the rough triangle dimensions, and are quite a long way away from it but somehow get their disappearance linked with the Triangle, so far the triangle must have some kind of mysterious ocean powers to allow it to travel all over the world and suck down all sorts of vessels all over the place.
  177. vessel
    an object used as a container, especially for liquids
    There are in fact many many stories of strange disappearances of both ships and planes either somewhere near or inside the Bermuda triangle - The fact is that 1/2 the time they are not even inside the rough triangle dimensions, and are quite a long way away from it but somehow get their disappearance linked with the Triangle, so far the triangle must have some kind of mysterious ocean powers to allow it to travel all over the world and suck down all sorts of vessels all over the place.
  178. accident
    an unfortunate mishap
    The fact is that accidents happen, for one reason or another, planes crash, boats sink....just look at the Titanic, claimed as "unsinkable" in it's day!
  179. titanic
    of great force or power
    The fact is that accidents happen, for one reason or another, planes crash, boats sink....just look at the Titanic, claimed as "unsinkable" in it's day!
  180. claim
    assert or affirm strongly
    The fact is that accidents happen, for one reason or another, planes crash, boats sink....just look at the Titanic, claimed as "unsinkable" in it's day!
  181. research
    a seeking for knowledge
    The research of Larry Kusche, has dispelled a lot of the untruths about the place.
  182. dispel
    cause to separate and go in different directions
    The research of Larry Kusche, has dispelled a lot of the untruths about the place.
  183. suspect
    regard as untrustworthy
    After searching endlessly through newspaper accounts, weather reports and other official documents, Kusche found (as he suspected) that the Bermuda Triangle had no more disappearances than any other section of the world.
  184. section
    one of several parts or pieces that fit with others
    After searching endlessly through newspaper accounts, weather reports and other official documents, Kusche found (as he suspected) that the Bermuda Triangle had no more disappearances than any other section of the world.
  185. mystery
    something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
    He has a book out called "The Bermuda Triangle Mystery - Solved.
  186. solve
    find the answer to or understand the meaning of
    He has a book out called "The Bermuda Triangle Mystery - Solved.
  187. issue
    some situation or event that is thought about
    On 4th of April, 1975 Lloyd's of London issued a statement to Fate magazine declaring that "428 vessels have been reported missing throughout the world since 1955" they continued to state that there was no cause to suspect that the Bermuda Triangle was swallowing more ships than any other section of the planet.
  188. planet
    a celestial body that revolves around the sun
    On 4th of April, 1975 Lloyd's of London issued a statement to Fate magazine declaring that "428 vessels have been reported missing throughout the world since 1955" they continued to state that there was no cause to suspect that the Bermuda Triangle was swallowing more ships than any other section of the planet.
Created on Sun Jan 13 22:37:21 EST 2013 (updated Mon Jan 20 23:45:30 EST 2014)

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