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Key Scientists Vocabulary - James Watt

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Key Scientists Vocabulary
Scotland
Scotland
[noun]

a European country in the northern United Kingdom

Ex: Scotland is known for its breathtaking landscapes, including the Highlands and numerous lochs. 
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to build
to build
[Verb]

to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.

Ex: The construction crew is building a new office complex downtown. 
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ship
ship
[noun]

a large boat, used for carrying passengers or goods across the sea

Ex: The captain navigated the ship through rough waters with skill and expertise. 
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respected
respected
[Adjective]

admired and valued by others for one's qualities, achievements, or actions

Ex: He was a respected elder in the community, known for his wisdom and compassion. 
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sick
sick
[Adjective]

not in a good and healthy physical or mental state

Ex: I think the milk was bad; it made me sick. 
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to teach
to teach
[Verb]

to assist or enable someone to acquire some knowledge, skills, or abilities

Ex: The swim instructor teaches children how to swim. 
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to use
to use
[Verb]

to do something with an object, method, etc. to achieve a specific result

Ex: He is using his phone to take a picture. 
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tool
tool
[noun]

something such as a hammer, saw, etc. that is held in the hand and used for a specific job

Ex: The carpenter used a hammer as his primary tool for driving nails. 
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compass
compass
[noun]

a device with a needle that always points to the north, used to find direction

Ex: The hiker used a compass to navigate through the dense forest and stay on the right path. 
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business
business
[noun]

the activity of providing services or products in exchange for money

Ex: Her passion for photography led her to start a business. 
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to create
to create
[Verb]

to bring something into existence or make something happen

Ex: Many entrepreneurs aspire to create successful businesses. 
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steam engine

a machine that uses steam made from boiling water to produce power and make parts move

Ex: The old train was powered by a steam engine. 
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to waste
to waste
[Verb]

to use something without care or more than needed

Ex: She tends to waste water by leaving the faucet running while brushing her teeth. 
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steam
steam
[noun]

energy or power produced by the pressure of boiling water vapor

Ex: The factory operated using steam from the boilers. 
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energy
energy
[noun]

a source of power that can be used to produce heat, light, or to operate different machines

Ex: Solar panels provide energy for the house. 
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engine
engine
[noun]

the part of a vehicle that uses a particular fuel to make the vehicle move

Ex: The mechanic repaired the engine of the car, which had been making strange noises. 
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factory
factory
[noun]

a building or set of buildings in which products are made, particularly using machines

Ex: The automobile factory produces thousands of cars each month. 
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cheap
cheap
[Adjective]

having a low price

Ex: He found a cheap flight deal for his vacation. 
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industrial revolution

the period of time in the 18th and 19th centuries that machines were used for the first time for mass production of goods, started in Britain

Ex: The Industrial Revolution transformed society by introducing machinery and steam power to manufacturing processes. 
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power unit

a measure of electric power

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