Vocabulary

  • on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • clear line: An unobstructed path or view.
  • in sync: Operating or occurring at the same time or rate.
  • stay in: To remain inside one's home.
  • see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • block out: To cover so something cannot be seen or heard
  • side with: To support one person or group against another in a disagreement.
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • absolutely amazing: Extremely good or impressive; causing great surprise or wonder.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • have to: Must do
  • subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
  • potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
  • incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
  • extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
  • insane: Mentally ill; crazy
  • opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
  • simultaneously: At the same time; all together
  • tackle: To start working on a difficult problem
  • force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
  • specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
  • approximately: Around; nearly; almost; about (a number)
  • position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
  • interpret: To express so that others understand it
  • combat: To fight someone or something physically
  • desire: To wish for, hope or want something
  • shift: To change in position or direction
  • divide: To split numbers by another number, e.g. 6 / 2 = 3
  • mean: Average of a set of numbers
  • effectively: In a way that produces the desired result
  • excess: Amount that is more than necessary or over a limit
  • series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
  • universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
  • primary: Most important, most basic or essential
  • orbit: Path an object takes as it circles another object
  • launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
  • observe: To celebrate a particular holiday/religious event
  • tension: Feeling of anxiety and inability to relax
  • board: Surface for posting or showing information
  • panel: Group who answer questions or give opinions
  • reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
  • equal: Same in shape, size, or number
  • observation: Remark or comment on something you noticed
  • distant: Unfriendly; cold
  • target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
  • satellite: Device sent into space that aids communication
  • communication: Talking to people; giving information to people
  • sync: Short for 'synchronization'
  • shield: A family's coat of arms or insignia
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • fully: Completely or entirely
  • operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
  • act: To behave in a certain way
  • mission: A task or role someone is given to do
  • thrust: To move (e.g. a knife) forcefully towards someone
  • support: To give assistance or advice to someone
  • chance: The way something happens without planning
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • deploy: To put into position (often a military operation)
  • protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
  • gravitational: Concerning the force of gravity
  • meticulously: In a very careful, correct way
  • celestial: Concerning the sky or objects in the sky
  • interference: Unwanted involvement in the concerns of others
  • antenna: Antenna; device for receiving radio/ TV signal
  • datum: Item of factual information
  • mechanical: Done without thought or feeling; automatic
  • telescope: Tube-shaped device used to see a great distance
  • successor: Person who takes over the position of another
  • spacecraft: Vehicle capable of traveling to outer space
  • tether: To restrain with a rope; tie down; tie up
  • tracker: Person using marks to follow a wild animal
  • cosmological: Dealing with the origin, history of the universe
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    • absolutely amazing

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Extremely good or impressive; causing great surprise or wonder.
      • Remarkably talented or skillful; inspiring awe and admiration.
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    • antenna

      US /ænˈtɛnə/

      UK /ænˈtenə/

      • Noun
      • Antenna; device for receiving radio/ TV signal
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    • approximately

      US /əˈprɑksəmɪtlɪ/

      UK /əˈprɒksɪmətli/

      • Adverb
      • Around; nearly; almost; about (a number)
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    • block out

      US /blɑk aʊt/

      UK /blɔk aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cover so something cannot be seen or heard
      • To push back terrible memories to forget them
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    • celestial

      US /səˈlestʃl/

      UK /səˈlestiəl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the sky or objects in the sky
      • Belonging or relating to heaven.
      • Noun
      • The sky or heavens.
      • A celestial being; an angel or deity.
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    • clear line

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      UK

      • Noun
      • An unobstructed path or view.
      • A distinct boundary or separation.
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    • combat

      US /kəmˈbæt, ˈkɑmˌbæt/

      UK /'kɒmbæt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To fight someone or something physically
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    • communication

      US /kəˌmjunɪˈkeʃən/

      UK /kəˌmju:nɪ'keɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Talking to people; giving information to people
      • The process of conveying information, ideas, or feelings through language or other means.
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    • cosmological

      US /ˌkɒzmə'lɒdʒɪkl/

      UK /ˌkɒzmə'lɒdʒɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Dealing with the origin, history of the universe
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    • datum

      US /ˈdetəm, ˈdætəm, ˈdɑtəm/

      UK /ˈdeɪtəm/

      • Noun
      • Item of factual information
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    • deploy

      US /dɪˈplɔɪ/

      UK /dɪˈplɔɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put into position (often a military operation)
      • To put something into use or action.
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    • desire

      US / dɪˈzaɪr/

      UK /dɪ'zaɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To wish for, hope or want something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thing that is wished for or wanted
      • A strong feeling of sexual wanting.
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    • distant

      US /ˈdɪstənt/

      UK /'dɪstənt/

      • Adjective
      • Unfriendly; cold
      • Existing or happening far away in place or time
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    • divide

      US /dɪˈvaɪd/

      UK /dɪ'vaɪd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To split numbers by another number, e.g. 6 / 2 = 3
      • To separate something into equal pieces
      • Noun
      • A separation or distinction.
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    • effectively

      US /ɪˈfɛktɪvli/

      UK /ɪˈfektɪvli/

      • Adverb
      • In a way that produces the desired result
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    • excess

      US /ˈɛkˌsɛs/

      UK /ɪkˈses/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount that is more than necessary or over a limit
      • An extra amount.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be more than or go beyond.
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    • extremely

      US /ɪk'strimlɪ/

      UK /ɪkˈstri:mli/

      • Adverb
      • In a way that is much more than usual or expected
      • Remarkably; unusually.
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    • gravitational

      US /ˌɡrævɪˈteɪʃənl/

      UK /ˌgrævɪˈteɪʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the force of gravity
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • in fact

      US /ɪn fækt/

      UK /in fækt/

      • Adverb
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
      • Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
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    • in sync

      US /ɪn sɪŋk/

      UK /in siŋk/

      • Adjective
      • Operating or occurring at the same time or rate.
      • Adverb
      • In a state of coordination or harmony.
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    • incredibly

      US /ɪnˈkrɛdəblɪ/

      UK /ɪnˈkredəbli/

      • Adverb
      • To a great degree; very; amazingly
      • Extremely; so much so it is hard to believe
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    • insane

      US /ɪnˈsen/

      UK /ɪnˈseɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Mentally ill; crazy
      • Being crazy or stupid
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    • interference

      US /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/

      UK /ˌɪntəˈfɪərəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Unwanted involvement in the concerns of others
      • Signal interrupting a radio or television signal
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    • interpret

      US /ɪnˈtɚprɪt/

      UK /ɪn'tɜ:prɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To express so that others understand it
      • To translate what is said into another language
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    • launch

      US /lɔntʃ, lɑntʃ/

      UK /lɔ:ntʃ/

      • Noun
      • Starting a new project; introducing new product
      • Act of firing rockets into the air
      • Transitive Verb
      • To start a new project; start selling a product
      • To put a rocket into the air
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    • mechanical

      US /mɪˈkænɪkəl/

      UK /məˈkænɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Done without thought or feeling; automatic
      • Using or concerning machines
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    • meticulously

      US /mə'tɪkjələslɪ/

      UK /mə'tɪkjələslɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a very careful, correct way
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    • mission

      US /ˈmɪʃən/

      UK /'mɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A task or role someone is given to do
      • Special assignment given to a person or group
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    • observation

      US /ˌɑbzɚˈveʃən/

      UK /ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Remark or comment on something you noticed
      • Practice of performing actions required by rules
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    • observe

      US /əbˈzɜ:rv/

      UK /əbˈzɜ:v/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To celebrate a particular holiday/religious event
      • To obey or follow laws, rules, or customs
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    • on board

      US /ɑn bɔrd/

      UK /ɔn bɔ:d/

      • Phrase
      • Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
      • Adverb
      • On or in a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle
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    • opportunity

      US /ˌɑpɚˈtunɪti, -ˈtju-/

      UK /ˌɒpə'tju:nətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
      • A favorable time or occasion for doing something.
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    • orbit

      US /ˈɔrbɪt/

      UK /'ɔ:bɪt/

      • Noun
      • Path an object takes as it circles another object
      • The sphere of influence or control; range.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To go around another object (often in space)
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    • panel

      US /ˈpænəl/

      UK /'pænl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group who answer questions or give opinions
      • Flat surface with controls and switches
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover a wall with thin pieces of wood
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    • potential

      US /pəˈtɛnʃəl/

      UK /pəˈtenʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Capable of happening or becoming reality
      • Having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • someone's or something's ability to develop, achieve, or succeed
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    • primary

      US /ˈpraɪˌmɛri, -məri/

      UK /'praɪmərɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Most important, most basic or essential
      • Happening first; earliest
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    • satellite

      US /ˈsætlˌaɪt/

      UK /'sætəlaɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Device sent into space that aids communication
      • Natural object in space that moves around another
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    • see in

      US /si ɪn/

      UK /si: in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
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    • set to

      US /sɛt tu/

      UK /set tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
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    • shield

      US /ʃild/

      UK /ʃi:ld/

      • Noun
      • A family's coat of arms or insignia
      • Device used to protect from a harmful force
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover (e.g. your face) so as to hide from
      • To cover from a dangerous or harmful force
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    • shift

      US /ʃɪft/

      UK /ʃɪft/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change in position or direction
      • To move something from one place to another
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A change in a persons plans, opinions or beliefs
      • Period of work starting at a certain time
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    • side with

      US /saɪd wɪð/

      UK /said wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To support one person or group against another in a disagreement.
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    • simultaneously

      US /saɪməlˈtenɪəslɪ/

      UK /ˌsɪməl'teɪnɪəslɪ/

      • Adverb
      • At the same time; all together
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    • spacecraft

      US /ˈspeɪskræft/

      UK /ˈspeɪskrɑ:ft/

      • Noun
      • Vehicle capable of traveling to outer space
      • An unmanned probe or satellite designed for space exploration.
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    • specifically

      US /spəˈsɪfɪkli/

      UK /spəˈsɪfɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • As regards a particular thing; closely related to
      • In a definite and clear manner.
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    • stay in

      US /ste ɪn/

      UK /stei in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remain inside one's home.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
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    • subscribe

      US /səbˈskraɪb/

      UK /səb'skraɪb/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To regularly pay to receive a service
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    • successor

      US /səkˈsɛsɚ/

      UK /səkˈsesə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person who takes over the position of another
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    • sync

      US /sɪŋk/

      UK /sɪŋk/

      • Noun
      • Short for 'synchronization'
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    • tackle

      US /ˈtækəl/

      UK /'tækl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To start working on a difficult problem
      • To grab and throw a person to the ground
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Equipment used in fishing
      • Arrangement of ropes and wheels used for lifting
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    • talking about

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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    • target

      US /ˈtɑrɡɪt/

      UK /'tɑ:ɡɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
      • Group you are trying to sell to or influence
      • Transitive Verb
      • To try to influence; direct a message toward
      • (Army) to aim an attack at something
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    • telescope

      US /ˈtelɪskoʊp/

      UK /ˈtelɪskəʊp/

      • Noun
      • Tube-shaped device used to see a great distance
      • Transitive Verb
      • To shorten by compacting tubes inside each other
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    • tension

      US /ˈtɛnʃən/

      UK /'tenʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling of anxiety and inability to relax
      • Degree to which something is stretched tight
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    • tether

      US /ˈtɛðɚ/

      UK /'teðə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To restrain with a rope; tie down; tie up
      • Noun
      • A rope or tie that restrains things, e.g. a cow
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    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
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    • think of

      US /θɪŋk ʌv/

      UK /θiŋk ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look on as (being something specific); consider
      • To consider or remember something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or call something to mind
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    • thrust

      US /θrʌst/

      UK /θrʌst/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To move (e.g. a knife) forcefully towards someone
      • To push someone or something with great strength
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Movement of (e.g. a knife) towards someone
      • Primary purpose or meaning of something
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    • tracker

      US /'trækər/

      UK /'trækə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person using marks to follow a wild animal
      • A person or animal that finds things or people by following the marks they have left behind.
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    • universe

      US /ˈjunəˌvɚs/

      UK /ˈju:nɪvɜ:s/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • All of space that contains planets and stars
      • Things surrounding a person, affecting their life
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    • work on

      US /wɚk ɑn/

      UK /wə:k ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To devote effort to improve or develop something
      • To try to persuade or influence someone.
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • brave

      adj. Having courage

    • comfort zone

      phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

    Explanation
    a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step". forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead". The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.

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    brave

    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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