Vocabulary

• tap into: To manage to use something in a way that brings you benefits
• run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
• in places: In some locations but not others
• at sea
• out of date: Expired; too old to be used
• raised eyebrows: A reaction of surprise, disapproval, or skepticism.
• in terms of
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• set up
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• prior to: Before a particular time or event.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• straight shot: A direct route or path.
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• nip at: To bite lightly or sharply in a small way.
• at least: As a minimum
• into space: Toward or entering the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• deal with
• potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
• massive: Very big; large; too big
• potentially: That could happen or become reality
• conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
• advantage: Thing making the chance of success higher
• accomplish: To succeed in doing; complete successfully
• achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
• ambitious: Having the desire to be successful in life, work
• escape: Act to briefly ignoring boring or bad things
• gear: To aim at or prepare yourself for something
• sustain: To lengthen or continue to do something
• moral: In a way considered proper and good by most people
• seemingly: Appearing to be but may not actually be; probably
• orbit: Path an object takes as it circles another object
• launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
• controversy: Strong public disagreement about something
• scrutiny: Careful examination, as to see rules are followed
• survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
• tap: To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
• envision: To imagine or picture in your mind
• facilitate: To make an action or process easier
• boast: To speak of something with too much pride
• rural: Concerning the country as opposed to the city
• rely: Depend on with full trust or confidence
• satellite: Device sent into space that aids communication
• company: Good feeling from being with someone else
• opt: To choose one thing rather than other choices
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
• relative: Measured or considered in comparison to another
• zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
• modify: To make minor change to something
• consumer: Person who buys goods or services
• tempt: To make someone want something, even if it's bad
• point: An item to be discussed
• terminal: End part of some structure or concept
• constellation: Group of things or people that are similar
• range: Cooking stove with multiple burners
• fleet: Group of ships under one commander
• complacent: Unconcerned, self-satisfied
• set: Prepared for something; ready
• space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
• business: A company formed for making profit
• service: Work that a person does to assist others
• rocket: Powerful engine that releases hot gases
• guy: Man; boy; any person
• side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
• avatar: An online character that represents who you are
• underway: Happening now
• relay: To put in new carpet or flooring
• backbone: Strength and determination
• earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
• story: One of many floors or levels in a building
• move: To cause someone to have certain emotions
• nip: Sharp cold feeling
• latency: State of being not yet evident or active
• cheap: Not costing a lot of money
• musk: Strong sweet-smelling substance used in perfume
• tow: Pulling another vehicle; being pulled thus
• falcon: Fast-flying hunting bird
• marketplace: Place where a public market is held
• broadband: Computer connection allowing fast internet access
• fibre: Thin natural thread that can be used to make yarn
• newcomer: Person who arrives, often with a promising future