Woman World War II Pilot Honored

honorary – adj. given as a sign of honor or achievement

doctorate – n. the highest degree that is given by a university

benefits – n. something extra (such as vacation time or health insurance) that is given by an employer to workers in addition to their regular pay

tow – v. to pull a vehicle or a plane behind another vehicle or plane, often with a rope or chain

fulfilled – adj. feeling happy and satisfied about life; feeling that your abilities and talents are being fully used

impressed – adj. the state of feeling admiration or interest

significance – n. the meaning of something

dare(d) – v. to have had enough courage or confidence to do something; to not have been too afraid to do something

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