Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• into space: Toward or entering the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
• to the moon: Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• got to: To arrive at some place
• on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
• in terms of
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• fall behind: To get behind or late, because of going slowly
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• out of a job: Without employment; having lost one's job.
• on air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• been there, done that: To have already experienced something and be tired of it.
• land on: To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
• carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
• spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
• make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
• in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
• from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
• get between: To just do well enough to pass, e.g. a course
• coming and going: The activity of people arriving and departing from a place.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• drum up: To try to get support or interest from people for something.
• in the absence of: When someone or something is not present or available.
• to some extent: Partially; not completely.
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• lead to: To result in some action
• build up: To increase the amount; collect something
• on the rise: Increasing; becoming more popular or common.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• look back: To think about past events
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• back then: At that time in the past.
• primary purpose: The main or most important aim or reason for something.
• lose out
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• going on: To continue doing something
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• at this moment in time: Referring to the present moment or current time.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
• expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
• claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
• climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• rare: (Of meat) cooked, but still red and juicy
• inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
• surface: To give (road) a top layer
• private: Being away from others and quiet
• contact: Touching or feeling something
• extract: Essential ingredient of a natural thing
• involve: To have or be included as a part of something
• scientific: Concerning academic study of the physical world
• crew: Organized group of workers (e.g. on a ship)
• role: Character played by an actor
• fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
• race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
• monopoly: Complete market control for a service or product
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• capsule: Tube-shaped plastic casing filled with medicine
• proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
• programme: A plan or schedule of events
• mission: A task or role someone is given to do
• thrust: To move (e.g. a knife) forcefully towards someone
• contest: Struggle or competition between rivals
• land: Region or country
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
• deep: Complex and important
• empire: Group of countries controlled by one government
• part: Division of a book
• mining: To place a bomb in the ground or the sea
• interested: Having had your attention taken; curious
• rocket: Powerful engine that releases hot gases
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• commander: Person with authority who commands or controls
• lunar: Concerning, about, or from the moon
• crater: Large hole in ground caused by heavy impact
• geopolitical: Concerning geopolitics
• journalism: Profession of writing or reporting news
• carol: Traditional song sung at Christmas
• reed: Person's name
• geology: Study of the Earth's rocks, soil etc.
• whiz: To move fast, making whistling or whoosh sound
• phd: Advanced university degree; Doctor of Philosophy
• gee: Give a command to a horse to turn to right