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30 Cards in this Set
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Universe |
The whole of space and everything in it, including the planets and stars. |
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Satellite |
An object that moves round a bigger object in space. |
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In other words |
Used for saying sth in a different way. |
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Circle sth |
Go round sth in a circle. (Revolve around sth) |
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Approximately |
About. (Syn roughly) |
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Reach sth |
Arrive at a place. |
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Space |
The area beyond the earth round the planets and stars. |
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Far-fetched |
Not easy to believe because it is very improbable. |
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Gain sth |
Get more and more of sth useful, such as knowledge or experience. |
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Knowledge |
What you know and understand about sth. |
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Scientist |
A person who studies the physical world. (Science (N))(Scientific (adj)) |
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Satellite |
A piece of electronic equipment that is sent into space and moves around. |
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Explore sth |
Travel around a place in order to learn about it. (Exploration (N.)) |
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Carry out sth |
Do and complete a taske. |
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Experiment |
A scientific test done in order to learn sth. |
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Analysis |
A careful study of sth in order to explain it. (analyse (v)) |
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Confirm sth |
Say or show that sth is true or definite. (Confirmation (n)) |
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Exist |
If sth exists, it is present in the real world. (Existence (n)) |
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Low tide |
the time when sea water is at its lowest level OPP high tide |
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Banks |
land along the side of a river or lake |
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Shallow |
measuring only a short distance from the top to the bottom OPP deep |
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Dry up |
if something such as a river dries up, the water in it disappears |
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Capsize |
(Used for boats) turn over in the water. |
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Sink |
to damage a ship so badly that it sinks |
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Drown |
Die in water because you can't breathe. |
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Flow |
Move smoothly (like water) |
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Burst |
Break open suddenly and violently. |
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Ocean |
A very big sea |
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Tide |
The regular change in the sea level caused by the moon and sun. |
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Underwater |
Happening or exciting below the surface of the water. |
