Safety in the Air

Lesson 21

• Plea
• Weary
• Collide
• Confirm
• Verify
• Anticipate
• Dilemma
• Detour
• Merit
• Transmit
• Relieve
• Baffle

You got it! Here are explanations and examples for those words, focusing on their meanings and nuances:

Plea

A plea is a request or appeal, often made in a formal setting, such as a courtroom. It can also express a strong argument or a heartfelt request.

• The defendant entered a plea of not guilty.
• She made a plea for mercy, hoping to avoid punishment.
• A plea can be a powerful tool for seeking justice, compassion, or change.

Weary

Weary means tired, exhausted, or lacking in energy. It suggests a state of physical or mental fatigue.

• He was weary after a long day of work.
• She felt weary from the emotional strain of the situation.
• Weary can be a result of physical exertion, mental stress, or emotional exhaustion.

Collide

To collide means to crash into something, to come into forceful contact with something else.

• The two cars collided at the intersection.
• His plans collided with her expectations.
• Collisions can be physical or metaphorical, often resulting in damage or disruption.

Confirm

To confirm means to verify or make certain, to make sure that something is true or accurate.

• She confirmed her flight reservation.
• The doctor confirmed the diagnosis after reviewing the test results.
• Confirmation is often used to ensure accuracy, legitimacy, or agreement.

Verify

To verify means to check or confirm the truth or accuracy of something, to make sure something is correct or genuine.

• She verified the information by contacting the source.
• He verified his identity by presenting his passport.
• Verification is often used to ensure accuracy and prevent fraud.

Anticipate

To anticipate means to expect something or to prepare for something in advance. It can also refer to the act of imagining or foreseeing something.

• She anticipated a difficult meeting with her boss.
• He anticipated her needs and brought her a glass of water.
• Anticipation can be a source of both excitement and anxiety.

Dilemma

A dilemma is a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, neither of which is preferable.

• He was faced with a dilemma, having to choose between his career and his family.
• She was caught in a dilemma, unable to make a decision that would satisfy everyone.
• Dilemmas often involve a conflict of values or priorities.

Detour

A detour is a temporary route taken to avoid an obstacle or obstruction, a change in direction or path.

• The traffic accident forced us to take a detour.
• He took a detour to visit his grandmother on his way to work.
• Detours can be necessary to avoid delays or dangers.

Merit

Merit refers to the quality of being good, valuable, or deserving of reward or recognition.

• The student’s project was awarded merit for its originality and creativity.
• He was promoted based on his merit, not just his seniority.
• Merit is often considered a basis for fair and just treatment.

Transmit

To transmit means to send or convey something, to pass something on or to broadcast something.

• The radio station transmitted the news report.
• The virus was transmitted through contact.
• Transmission can be electronic, biological, or through other means.

Relieve

To relieve means to lessen or remove something unpleasant or painful, to provide relief or comfort.

• The medicine relieved her pain.
• He was relieved to hear that his friend was safe.
• Relieving pain or discomfort often provides a sense of well-being.

Baffle

To baffle means to confuse or bewilder someone, to make someone unable to understand or solve something.

• The riddle baffled the children.
• The scientist was baffled by the strange phenomenon.
• Being baffled can be frustrating or intriguing, depending on the context.

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• Plea: Permohonan, permintaan, rayuan
• Weary: Lelah, letih, capek
• Collide: Bertabrakan, berbenturan, bersentuhan
• Confirm: Memastikan, mengonfirmasi, menegaskan
• Verify: Memverifikasi, memeriksa, mengecek
• Anticipate: Memprediksi, mengantisipasi, menunggu-nunggu
• Dilemma: Dilema, kesulitan memilih, situasi sulit
• Detour: Rute alternatif, jalan memutar, menghindari jalan utama
• Merit: Kelebihan, nilai, kebaikan
• Transmit: Mengirim, menyalurkan, menyampaikan
• Relieve: Meringankan, melegakan, menghilangkan
• Baffle: Bingung, kebingungan, tidak mengerti.

The most persistent plea of weary pilots has always been for a machine warning them that they were about to collide with an oncoming airplane. Studies of landing patterns confirm that collisions are increasing yearly, and pilots verify hundreds of reports of near misses. Recently, a system that would electronically anticipate oncoming airplanes was devised, and the pilot’s dilemma to dive or to climb, to detour to left or right may be solved. The system has merit, though, only if every plane can transmit and receive a signal to and from an oncoming plane. However, most aviation experts feel that only a system that watches every airplane in the sky will relieve a problem that tends to baffle everyone who attempts to find a solution.

The Detour

It was supposed to be a simple mission. Just transmit the data to the headquarters and get out of there. But things got complicated when they ran into a dilemma: the road was blocked by a landslide and they had to take a detour through the forest. They didn’t anticipate the ambush that awaited them there. They barely managed to escape, but not without casualties. One of them was wounded and needed urgent medical attention. Another one had a plea: he wanted to go back and verify if their friend was still alive. He couldn’t believe that he had left him behind. He felt weary and guilty. But the leader had to make a tough decision. He said they had to keep moving and confirm their location to the extraction team. He said they had no time to waste and no merit in risking their lives for a lost cause. He said they had to relieve themselves of any emotional attachment and focus on the mission. He said that was the only way to honor their fallen comrade. But his words didn’t baffle the dissenting soldier. He still wanted to go back. He still wanted to try. He still wanted to hope. And so, he did something that would change everything. He grabbed his gun and pointed it at the leader’s head. He said he was sorry, but he had to do it. He said he was going back, with or without him. He said he was ready to collide with his fate.