The Elevator Vocabulary

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Condemned

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To be punished or declared to be in a state of disapproval.

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Contraption

Back

A machine or device that is often complicated or unusual.

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Sparse

Back

Not a lot or not a significant amount; thinly dispersed.

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Shudder

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To shake or tremble, often due to fear or cold.

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Halting

Back

To stop suddenly or to pause.

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Ascent

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The act of rising or climbing to a higher position.

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Apprehensive

Back

Feeling anxious or fearful about something that might happen.

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Threadbare

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Worn out or shabby, often referring to fabric or clothing.

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Elevator

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A platform or compartment housed in a shaft for raising and lowering people or things.

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Mechanical Advantage

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The factor by which a machine multiplies the force put into it.