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Key Scientists Vocabulary - Galileo Galilei

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Key Scientists Vocabulary
Italy
Italy
[noun]

a country in southern Europe, with a long Mediterranean coastline

Ex: I traveled to Italy last year to explore its rich history and beautiful cities. 
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famous
famous
[Adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: The famous singer performed to a sold-out crowd at the arena. 
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scientist
scientist
[noun]

someone whose job or education is about science

Ex: As a scientist, he spends a lot of time in the lab. 
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medicine
medicine
[noun]

the field of science that is concerned with treating injuries and diseases

Ex: After years of rigorous study, she graduated from medical school and was excited to begin her career in medicine, helping patients recover from illnesses. 
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to realize

to have a sudden or complete understanding of a fact or situation

Ex: He realized his mistake at once after reviewing the report. 
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mathematics

the study of numbers and shapes that involves calculation and description

Ex: Can you explain this math concept to me? 
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science
science
[noun]

knowledge about the structure and behavior of the natural and physical world, especially based on testing and proving facts

Ex: I enjoy conducting experiments and making observations in science class. 
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to decide
to decide
[Verb]

to think carefully about different things and choose one of them

Ex: He had to decide whether to accept the job offer. 
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subject
subject
[noun]

a branch or an area of knowledge that we study at a school, college, or university

Ex: At university, Jane specialized in the subject of linguistics, studying various languages and their structures. 
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curious
curious
[Adjective]

(of a person) interested in learning and knowing about things

Ex: She's so curious; she always asks questions and loves to explore new topics. 
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object
object
[noun]

a non-living thing that one can touch or see

Ex: The sculpture in the museum is an ancient object made of marble. 
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experiment

a test done to prove the truthfulness of a hypothesis

Ex: The scientists conducted an experiment to test their new hypothesis. 
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to drop
to drop
[Verb]

to let or make something fall to the ground

Ex: Supplies are being dropped for the refugees. 
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weight
weight
[noun]

the heaviness of something or someone, which can be measured

Ex: The weight of the bag is 10 kilograms. 
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to land
to land
[Verb]

to arrive and rest on the ground or another surface after being in the air

Ex: The plane lands smoothly on the runway. 
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to prove
to prove
[Verb]

to show that something is true through the use of evidence or facts

Ex: He often proves his point through well-researched arguments. 
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to fall
to fall
[Verb]

to quickly move from a higher place toward the ground

Ex: Be careful not to slip and fall on the wet floor. 
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discovery
discovery
[noun]

something that is discovered

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planet
planet
[noun]

a huge round object that moves in an orbit, around the sun, or any other star

Ex: Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. 
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telescope
telescope
[noun]

a piece of equipment by which the far objects, particularly those in space, are made clearly visible

Ex: He used a telescope to observe the stars. 
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moon
moon
[noun]

any natural satellite of a planet

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Jupiter
Jupiter
[noun]

the 5th and the largest planet of the solar system located between Mars and Saturn

Ex: Jupiter is the fifth planet from the sun in the solar system. 
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Venus
Venus
[noun]

the 2nd planet of the solar system located between Mercury and earth

Ex: Venus, often called the "morning star" or "evening star," is the brightest natural object in the night sky after the Moon. 
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phase
phase
[noun]

(astronomy) the particular appearance of a body's state of illumination (especially one of the recurring shapes of the part of Earth's moon that is illuminated by the sun)

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Earth
Earth
[noun]

a big round mass covered in land and water, on which we all live

Ex: The Earth has diverse ecosystems, ranging from forests to deserts. 
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research
research
[noun]

a careful and systematic study of a subject to discover new facts or information about it

Ex: Mark spent hours in the library doing research for his history paper. 
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correct
correct
[Adjective]

accurate and in accordance with reality or truth

Ex: His correct pronunciation impressed everyone in the language class. 
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angry
angry
[Adjective]

feeling very annoyed because of something that we do not like

Ex: I get angry when people lie to me. 
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church
church
[noun]

the body of people who attend or belong to a particular local church

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Bible
Bible
[noun]

the holy book of Christianity that consists of the Old Testament and the New Testament

Ex: Many people turn to the Bible for comfort and guidance in their lives. 
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universe
universe
[noun]

all that exists in the physical world, such as space, planets, galaxies, etc.

Ex: Astronomers study distant galaxies to understand the vastness and complexity of the universe. 
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court
court
[noun]

the place in which legal proceedings are conducted

Ex: In family court, judges handle matters such as divorce, child custody, and domestic violence disputes. 
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to punish
to punish
[Verb]

to cause someone suffering for breaking the law or having done something they should not have

Ex: The court decided to punish the thief with a prison sentence for stealing. 
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