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Key Scientists Vocabulary - J. Robert Oppenheimer

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Key Scientists Vocabulary
New York City

the largest city in New York State and in the United States; located in southeastern New York at the mouth of the Hudson river; a major financial and cultural center

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the United States

a country in North America that has 50 states

Ex: English is the primary language spoken in the United States. 
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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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smart
smart
[Adjective]

able to think and learn in a good and quick way

Ex: My daughter is a smart student, and her teachers appreciate her enthusiasm for learning. 
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good
good
[Adjective]

proper for a particular purpose or circumstance

Ex: That's a good question to ask during the interview. 
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science
science
[noun]

the study of science

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college
college
[noun]

a university in which students can study up to a bachelor's degree after graduation from school

Ex: After completing high school, Sarah decided to attend a prestigious college to pursue her dream of becoming a biologist. 
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chemistry
chemistry
[noun]

the branch of science that is concerned with studying the structure of substances and the way that they change or combine with each other

Ex: She found the chemistry lesson on chemical reactions absolutely fascinating. 
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physics
physics
[noun]

the scientific study of matter and energy and the relationships between them, including the study of natural forces such as light, heat, and movement

Ex: She excelled in physics, particularly enjoying the lessons on electromagnetism and thermodynamics. 
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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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Europe
Europe
[noun]

the second smallest continent‌, next to Asia in the east, the Atlantic Ocean in the west, and the Mediterranean Sea in the south

Ex: Europe has a well-developed transportation system. 
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to become
to become
[Verb]

to start or grow to be

Ex: He's training to become a pilot at a flight school. 
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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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World War II

the war that took place from the year 1939 to 1945 between the axis and the allies

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to direct
to direct
[Verb]

to manage and oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of activities or operations

Ex: The manager will direct the new project, coordinating tasks between various departments. 
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big
big
[Adjective]

having great importance

Ex: The CEO's resignation was a big event that shook the entire company. 
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project
project
[noun]

a specific task or undertaking that requires effort to complete

Ex: The team worked on a collaborative project to design a new product. 
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atomic bomb

a weapon that releases massive energy by splitting the nucleus of certain heavy elements

Ex: The city was destroyed by an atomic bomb during the war. 
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important
important
[Adjective]

having a lot of value

Ex: Conserving water is important for the sustainable use of natural resources. 
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job
job
[noun]

a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee

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worried
worried
[Adjective]

feeling unhappy and afraid because of something that has happened or might happen

Ex: She was worried about her upcoming exams, feeling anxious about whether she had studied enough. 
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to [make] sure
to make sure
[phrase]

to take steps to confirm if something is correct, safe, or properly arranged

Ex: Before leaving the house, make sure you turn off all the lights and lock the doors. 
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government

the group of politicians in control of a country or state

Ex: The government implemented new policies to improve the country's healthcare system and make it more accessible to all citizens. 
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powerful
powerful
[Adjective]

possessing great strength or force

Ex: The powerful engine propelled the car forward with ease. 
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carefully
carefully
[Adverb]

thoroughly and precisely, with close attention to detail or correctness

Ex: She carefully reviewed the final draft for errors. 
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award
award
[noun]

a prize or money given to a person for their great performance

Ex: She received a lifetime achievement award for her work in cinema. 
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organization

a group of people who work together for a particular reason, such as a business, department, etc.

Ex: He is the founder of a new sports organization. 
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to die
to die
[Verb]

to no longer be alive

Ex: Unfortunately, her pet fish died after being in poor health for a week. 
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throat
throat
[noun]

a passage in the neck through which food and air pass

Ex: He gargled with saltwater to ease the pain in his throat. 
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cancer
cancer
[noun]

a serious disease caused by the uncontrolled growth of cells in a part of the body that may spread to other parts

Ex: She underwent chemotherapy to treat her breast cancer. 
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random
random
[Adjective]

chosen, done, or happening by chance and without any particular plan, method, or purpose

Ex: He found a random book on the shelf that turned out to be quite interesting. 
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problem
problem
[noun]

a question that can be answered by mathematics or logical thinking

Ex: In the competition, each team had to solve the same set of problems 
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blackboard

a large board with a smooth dark surface that is written on with chalk in schools

Ex: The teacher wrote the lesson on the blackboard. 
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laboratory

a place where people do scientific experiments, manufacture drugs, etc.

Ex: The chemistry students conducted experiments in the laboratory to study chemical reactions. 
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to complete

to carry out or accomplish something as planned or intended

Ex: The company was able to complete the contract before the deadline. 
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