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planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
mar | v: to damage or spoil the appearance or surface of something | |
durable | adj: capable of lasting and being used for a long time without being damaged or destroyed | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
shield | n: a protective covering or structure, especially in the past, that soldiers held in front of their bodies to protect themselves | |
radiation | n: the energy that comes from a nuclear reaction in the form of rays, waves, or particles and that can be hazardous to health | |
galactic | adj: relating to or concerning the galaxy or galaxies; having characteristics or qualities that are vast, extensive, or cosmic in scope | |
cosmic | adj: relating to the universe or cosmos; vast or limitless | |
ray | n: a narrow line of light, heat, or another form of energy | |
extreme | adj: very great in amount or degree | |
temperature | n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place | |
prohibitively | adv: in a manner that discourages or prevents something from happening or being done, especially by making it too expensive | |
launch | v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
pioneering | adj: involving new ideas or methods; being the first of their kind; leading the way in a particular field | |
progressive | adj: relating to or supporting development or advancement, especially social or political one | |
adapt | v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment | |
expand | v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance | |
permanent | adj: lasting for a long time without essential change | |
outpost | n: a small military camp at some distance from the main army, used mainly to observe an enemy’s movements, etc. | |
thrive | v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress | |
architect | n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings | |
conceive | v: to have or develop an idea, a plan, etc. in mind; to become pregnant | |
exploration | n: the activity of searching and finding out about something through a place | |
optimal | adj: the best; most likely to be successful or advantageous | |
crew | n: a group of people who work together, especially on a ship or airplane | |
investigate | v: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
delay | v: to cause something to happen at a later time than originally intended or expected | |
rely | v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed. | |
telerobotics | n: a branch of robotics that deals with the control of robots remotely over a distance using telecommunications technology | |
supervise | v: to watch over and direct someone or something, especially in a position of responsibility | |
explore | v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it | |
lever | n: a handle used to operate a vehicle or a machine; a rigid bar resting on a pivot so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled easily | |
autonomous | adj: capable of governing or controlling its affairs | |
shelter | n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack: | |
situ | adj: short for “situated,” meaning located or placed in a particular position or circumstance | |
regolith | n: the layer of loose and fragmented material covering solid rock on the surface of a celestial body, especially on the Moon or on asteroids | |
dirt | n: soil, dust, or any substance that makes a surface not clean; the part of the earth’s surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock | |
indigenous | adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place | |
combine | v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group | |
additive | n: a substance added to something in small amounts, especially food, to improve or preserve it | |
bind | v: to tie or fasten someone or something tightly with rope, string, etc. so that they cannot move or are held together strongly | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
introductory | adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point | |
airtight | adj: tightly sealed or enclosed, with no spaces through which air or other substances can pass; completely secure or reliable | |
withstand | v: to resist the effect or impact of something | |
internal | adj: of or relating to the inside of something | |
breath | n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs | |
temperate | adj: mild or moderate in temperature or climate; exhibiting self-restraint, particularly about the consumption of food, drink, or other indulgences; showing moderation or restraint in behavior or attitude | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
deploy | v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way | |
perceive | v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses | |
interpret | v: to explain or assign the meaning of information, actions, etc. | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
sequence | n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order | |
choreograph | v: to compose a sequence of dance steps, often to music | |
prospect | n: the possibility or likelihood of something happening or being successful; a person or thing that is likely to succeed or become popular; a potential customer or client; (verb) to explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals | |
survey | n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions | |
maneuver | n: a motion or combination of moves that requires skill and care; a clever strategy, activity, or movement intended to give someone an advantage | |
bot | n: a computer program or software application that is capable of performing automated tasks, often on the internet; a type of electronic device that provides autonomous service or assistance to users | |
resemble | v: to look like or be similar to someone or something | |
excavate | v: to dig or remove earth, rocks, or other materials from the ground or a site, often to uncover or discover something | |
manufacture | v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines | |
progression | n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward | |
prebuilt | adj: constructed or assembled in advance of its use or installation | |
integrate | v: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups | |
hardware | n: durable tools, machinery, and other equipment; the physical and electronic parts of a computer or other electronic systems | |
airlock | n: a chamber between two areas that can be sealed against pressure, allowing the passage of people and objects to go from one area to the other | |
equip | v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity | |
insert | v: to put something inside something else | |
sealed | adj: closed or secured with | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
posit | v: to suggest or accept something as fact or as a basis for argument or consideration | |
contribute | v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people | |
well-being | n: the state of being happy and healthy and prosperous | |
astronaut | n: a person trained by a space agency to travel outside the Earth’s atmosphere | |
tight | adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely | |
mechanical | adj: operated by a machine, relating to or concerned with machinery or tools | |
interior | n: the inside or inner part of something; the space within the walls of a building | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
duration | n: the length of time something lasts or continues | |
incorporate | v: to include something as a part of a larger entity | |
practical | adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas | |
architectural | adj: of or relating to the design and construction of buildings and other structures and the features and style of such structures | |
greenery | n: plant life, especially lush and flourishing vegetation | |
feat | n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery | |
aboard | adv: on or onto a ship, aircraft, or other vehicles; present or participating in a particular activity or endeavor | |
commit | v: to do something illegal or wrong | |
psychology | n: the scientific study of mind and behavior | |
inflate | v: to fill something with air or gas so that it becomes bigger and rounder | |
underground | adj: under the surface of the ground; a secret group organized to achieve a specific purpose, such as overthrowing the government or occupying a force | |
lava | n: molten rock that has been extruded from a volcano and solidified; a highly fluid, highly heated substance or material | |
tube | n: a cylindrical container of metal, plastic, glass, etc., usually sealed and used as a means of preserving food or chemicals; a hollow cylindrical shape | |
mitigate | v: to make less severe or less intense; to alleviate or lessen the adverse effects of something | |
resilient | adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions | |
regulate | v: to control something, especially by means of rules or laws | |
operate | v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something | |
validate | v: to check or prove that something is true; to make something officially or legally acceptable or approved | |
fortunate | adj: having good luck or lucky | |
testbed | n: a platform or system designed to test and evaluate new technologies, software, or hardware before a full-scale implementation | |
demonstrate | v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience | |
infrastructure | n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies | |
roadway | n: the part of a thoroughfare or highway that is used by vehicles for driving, including the hard surface and shoulders | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
lunar | adj: of or pertaining to the moon | |
pit | n: a hole in the ground or a cavity in a surface; a place for storing or holding something; a section of a theater or sports arena where people can sit | |
refuel | v: to put additional fuel into a plane, ship, car, etc. | |
resupply | v: to provide something with additional supplies or materials, often used for resupplying remote or distant outposts, such as military bases or science stations | |
platform | n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed | |
presence | n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present | |
advance | v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way | |
viability | n: the ability of something to be successful or to continue to exist | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
requirement | n: something that is needed or wanted | |
analog | adj: relating to or using signals or information represented by a continuous physical quantity such as spatial position, voltage, etc. | |
volunteer | n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do | |
simulate | v: to make a pretense of someone’s behavior or looks; to reproduce something that exists in real life using computers, models, etc., usually for study or training purposes | |
inclined | adj: having a tendency or preference for something; likely or disposed to think, feel, or behave in a certain way | |
aeroponic | adj: relating to a technique of growing plants without soil by suspending the roots in a mist or aerosol of nutrients | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
cabin | n: a small, simple dwelling or shelter, typically made of wood and located in a remote or rural area; an enclosed compartment or area within a larger structure, such as an aircraft or ship, where passengers or crew members can sit or sleep | |
cozy | adj: comfortable and warm; giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation | |
topic | n: a subject that is being discussed or written about | |
restrictive | adj: limiting or confining in nature; imposing limits or restrictions on something or someone | |
constraint | n: a limit or restriction on something, such as an action, behavior, or thought | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
grasp | v: to take hold of something or someone quickly and firmly | |
chronic | adj: being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; habitual | |
homeless | adj: without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets | |
hurricane | n: a violent, tropical, cyclonic storm of the western North Atlantic, having wind speeds of or over 64 knots (74 miles per hour) | |
disaster | n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life | |
relief | n: a feeling of happiness and relaxation that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced | |
rethink | v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it | |
sustainable | adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
carbon | n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals | |
emission | n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc. | |
redound | v: to have a favorable or unfavorable impact, effect, or consequence; to contribute or result in something, often something positive | |
dividend | n: a sum of money paid regularly, typically quarterly, by a company to its shareholders out of its profits or reserves | |
reimagine | v: to imagine or conceive of something in a new or different way | |
lifeboat | n: a small boat designed to be launched from a larger vessel in case of an emergency, typically used to rescue passengers or crew members in danger of drowning | |
ailment | n: a slight but often persistent illness | |
survival | n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger | |
venture | n: a business project or activity that is risky or daring | |
orbit | n: the path of an object around a celestial body, especially a planet, star, or moon, under the influence of gravity. | |
cusp | n: a pointed end, especially the pointed end of a crescent moon or the part of a curve that is most curved | |
radical | adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions | |
transformation | n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something | |
frontier | n: a border that separates two countries, or the area near this line |