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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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venture | n: a business project or activity that is risky or daring | |
capitalism | n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit | |
rocket | n: a large tube-shaped object that moves very first by a stream of gases let out behind it, used for space travel or as a weapon | |
photograph | n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film | |
hop | v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc. | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
stable | adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
principle | n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works | |
straight | adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations | |
arrow | n: a thin, pointed projectile designed to be shot from a bow; a symbol or pointer that is shaped like an arrow | |
soda | n: a carbonated soft drink containing a sweetened syrup or flavoring, often used interchangeably with “pop” or “soda pop” in different regions of the world | |
vinegar | n: a sour liquid made by fermenting wine, cider, malt, or other alcoholic liquids, commonly used in cooking, cleaning, and other household applications | |
piercing | adj: going through something; appearing to notice things about another person that would typically go unnoticed, especially in a way that causes that individual to feel uncomfortable | |
dip | v: to put something into a liquid for a short time and take it out again | |
onboard | v: to become or make part of a team, group, or system; to install, activate, or begin using a piece of equipment or software; (adjective) included or integrated into a particular system, machine, or device | |
flee | v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger | |
glider | n: a light aircraft or small, unpowered plane that is designed to glide and soar through the air using natural winds and or thermal currents | |
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 | |
supersonic | adj: relating to or having a speed above the speed of sound (roughly 767 miles per hour or 1,235 kilometers per hour at sea level) | |
verify | v: to check that something exists or is true, or to prove that something is correct | |
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 | |
nowhere | adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere | |
desert | n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks | |
motor | n: a device that converts electricity, fuel, etc. into movement and makes a machine, vehicle, etc. work | |
cruise | n: a voyage on a large ship for pleasure; driving or traveling at a leisurely pace | |
missile | n: a weapon, such as a rocket or guided projectile, that is self-propelled and directed by remote control or by an internal guidance mechanism | |
booster | n: something or someone that supports, promotes, or enhances; a device or substance that improves the performance or effectiveness of something | |
rumble | v: to make a low, heavy continuous sound | |
belly | n: the front part of the body below the chest, containing the stomach and bowels; the rounded or curved part of an object, such as a ship or aircraft | |
awe | n: a feeling of respect and wonder inspired by someone or something greatly admired | |
spectacle | n: something or someone seen, especially a notable or unusual sight; an optical device consisting of a frame that houses a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision | |
experimental | adj: relating to or based on new ideas, forms, methods, etc. that have not been tried before, usually to find out what effect they have | |
nit | n: the egg of a louse (= that is a tiny insect that lives in human hair) or some other insect; a foolish person | |
oxide | n: a chemical compound that contains at least one oxygen atom and one other element | |
solid | adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality | |
propellant | n: a substance that provides the force to propel (= to cause something to move forwards) something, such as a rocket or spray can | |
frequent | adj: happening constantly | |
participate | v: to take part in something | |
spectator | n: someone present at an event, such as a sports game, play, or concert, to watch or observe it | |
clay | n: a natural, earthy material that is made up of very small particles of minerals and can be molded when wet and then fired to produce ceramics | |
bunker | n: a concrete shelter or underground room, typically for storing ammunition or protecting people from enemy fire; a hazard on a golf course; a large container for storing fuel | |
buster | n: a person or thing that breaks or causes something to be broken | |
spiral | n: a curve that coils around a central point and gets progressively farther away from it as it goes around | |
drag | v: to pull or haul with force | |
shark | n: a long-bodied, mostly predatory marine fish that has sharp teeth and a pointed fin on its back; a person who is ruthless, greedy, and dishonest | |
explode | v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open | |
yell | v: to shout in a sudden and loud way | |
deploy | v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way | |
haywire | adj: out of control or malfunctioning; disordered or chaotic; (noun) a type of wire that is used to tie bales of hay, straw, or other crops | |
ballistic | adj: relating to or resembling the motion or behavior of a projectile in flight; intensely angry or out of control | |
fascination | n: the state of being intensely interested in someone or something, or a powerful attraction | |
bump | v: to hit or knock against something hard, often with a dull sound; to meet with by accident | |
grind | v: to reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing or rubbing it; to work hard over a long period of time | |
burning | adj: intense or scorching heat | |
parachute | n: a device used to slow the motion of people or objects through an atmosphere consisting of a large piece of thin cloth that is attached to them and opens out in the air | |
rip | v: to tear something or be torn violently or suddenly | |
fin | n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance | |
metal | n: a solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and ductile, with good electrical and thermal conductivity, and often used as a structural material, a conductor of heat or electricity, or for decorative purposes | |
hunk | n: a large, strong, attractive man; a large piece or chunk, especially meat | |
cadence | n: the rhythmic flow or pattern of sounds or words, especially in relation to music or speech; the rhythmic or periodic movement or progression of something | |
capture | v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape | |
mishap | n: an unfortunate or unlucky accident or incident, often resulting in injury or damage | |
fraction | n: a small part or item forming a piece of a whole; the quotient of two rational numbers | |
gene | n: the fundamental unit of heredity and the sequence of nucleotides in DNA that codes for the creation of RNA or protein. | |
X-ray | n: a type of electromagnetic radiation that has a wavelength shorter than visible light allowing hidden objects such as bones and organs inside the body to be photographed | |
sensor | n: a device that receives a signal or stimulus such as heat, pressure, light, motion, etc. and responds to it in a specific manner | |
festoon | v: to drape or decorate with strings of flowers, leaves, or ribbons; to adorn with decorative or festive elements | |
electronics | n: the branch of physics and technology that deals with the behavior and control of electrons and the use of electronic devices and systems | |
atmosphere | n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work | |
breathtaking | adj: extremely impressive, stunning, awe-inspiring, or emotionally overwhelming | |
motto | n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal | |
importance | n: the quality of being important and worthy of note | |
physics | n: the science of matter and energy and their interactions | |
mathematics | n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement | |
exploration | n: the activity of searching and finding out about something through a place | |
frontier | n: a border that separates two countries, or the area near this line |