18 terms

Terms	Definitions
fortifications	a defensive wall or other reinforcement built to strengthen a place against attack.
archduke	an Austrian prince -- in line to become the King
pneumatics	the branch of mechanics that deals with the mechanical properties of gases
boffins	British slang, scientists, doctors, engineers engaged in scientific or technical research
blasphemy	blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred)
medusa	the only mortal gorgon who can be killed by cutting of the head; a jellyfish
kaiser	the title of the Holy Roman Emperors or the emperors of Austria or of Germany until 1918
zeppelin	German inventor who designed and built the first rigid motorized dirigible (1838-1917)
insolent	unrestrained by convention or propriety
bosun	a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen
schooner	sailing vessel used in former times
kraken	a huge sea monster in Norwegian legend
moored	anchored
frigate	a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries
adrenaline	a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin)
ventral	toward or on or near the belly (front of a primate or lower surface of a lower animal)
parapet	fortification consisting of a low wall
morganatic	(of marriages) of a marriage between one of royal or noble birth and one of lower rank

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