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venturen: a business project or activity that is risky or daring
capitalismn: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit
rocketn: 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
photographn: 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
hopv: 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.
eventuallyadv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
stableadj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed
experimentn: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
principlen: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
straightadj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
arrown: a thin, pointed projectile designed to be shot from a bow; a symbol or pointer that is shaped like an arrow
sodan: a carbonated soft drink containing a sweetened syrup or flavoring, often used interchangeably with “pop” or “soda pop” in different regions of the world
vinegarn: a sour liquid made by fermenting wine, cider, malt, or other alcoholic liquids, commonly used in cooking, cleaning, and other household applications
piercingadj: 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
dipv: to put something into a liquid for a short time and take it out again
onboardv: 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
fleev: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
glidern: a light aircraft or small, unpowered plane that is designed to glide and soar through the air using natural winds and or thermal currents
simulatev: 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
supersonicadj: 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)
verifyv: to check that something exists or is true, or to prove that something is correct
launchv: 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
nowhereadv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere
desertn: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
motorn: a device that converts electricity, fuel, etc. into movement and makes a machine, vehicle, etc. work
cruisen: a voyage on a large ship for pleasure; driving or traveling at a leisurely pace
missilen: a weapon, such as a rocket or guided projectile, that is self-propelled and directed by remote control or by an internal guidance mechanism
boostern: something or someone that supports, promotes, or enhances; a device or substance that improves the performance or effectiveness of something
rumblev: to make a low, heavy continuous sound
bellyn: 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
awen: a feeling of respect and wonder inspired by someone or something greatly admired
spectaclen: 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
experimentaladj: relating to or based on new ideas, forms, methods, etc. that have not been tried before, usually to find out what effect they have
nitn: the egg of a louse (= that is a tiny insect that lives in human hair) or some other insect; a foolish person
oxiden: a chemical compound that contains at least one oxygen atom and one other element
solidadj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality
propellantn: a substance that provides the force to propel (= to cause something to move forwards) something, such as a rocket or spray can
frequentadj: happening constantly
participatev: to take part in something
spectatorn: someone present at an event, such as a sports game, play, or concert, to watch or observe it
clayn: 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
bunkern: 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
bustern: a person or thing that breaks or causes something to be broken
spiraln: a curve that coils around a central point and gets progressively farther away from it as it goes around
dragv: to pull or haul with force
sharkn: 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
explodev: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open
yellv: to shout in a sudden and loud way
deployv: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way
haywireadj: 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
ballisticadj: relating to or resembling the motion or behavior of a projectile in flight; intensely angry or out of control
fascinationn: the state of being intensely interested in someone or something, or a powerful attraction
bumpv: to hit or knock against something hard, often with a dull sound; to meet with by accident
grindv: to reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing or rubbing it; to work hard over a long period of time
burningadj: intense or scorching heat
parachuten: 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
ripv: to tear something or be torn violently or suddenly
finn: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
metaln: 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
hunkn: a large, strong, attractive man; a large piece or chunk, especially meat
cadencen: 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
capturev: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
mishapn: an unfortunate or unlucky accident or incident, often resulting in injury or damage
fractionn: a small part or item forming a piece of a whole; the quotient of two rational numbers
genen: the fundamental unit of heredity and the sequence of nucleotides in DNA that codes for the creation of RNA or protein.
X-rayn: 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
sensorn: a device that receives a signal or stimulus such as heat, pressure, light, motion, etc. and responds to it in a specific manner
festoonv: to drape or decorate with strings of flowers, leaves, or ribbons; to adorn with decorative or festive elements
electronicsn: the branch of physics and technology that deals with the behavior and control of electrons and the use of electronic devices and systems
atmospheren: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
breathtakingadj: extremely impressive, stunning, awe-inspiring, or emotionally overwhelming
motton: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal
importancen: the quality of being important and worthy of note
physicsn: the science of matter and energy and their interactions
mathematicsn: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
explorationn: the activity of searching and finding out about something through a place
frontiern: a border that separates two countries, or the area near this line