Intro-Chapter 2 Vocabulary from 'What Was the Titanic?'

These flashcards highlight key vocabulary terms and their definitions from the lecture notes on the Titanic.

reverse

To turn something around or to change direction.

maiden

The first time going somewhere or doing something, often used with ships or spacecraft.

iceberg

A large chunk of ice that has broken off of a glacier and is floating in open waters.

avoid

To keep away from something, or to stop doing something.

voyage

A long journey, usually made on the sea or in space.

luxurious

Something with extreme comfort, elegance, or expensive.

immigrants

A person who moves to another country to live there permanently.

unpredictable

A sudden unexpected event that occurs.

blueprints

A plan or drawing of how to construct something, often a building or large vehicle.

grueling

Something that is extremely tiring or demanding.

compartments

Separate sections of a container, building, or other structure.

rivets

A short, metal pin or bolt that is used to hold metal together.