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Key Scientists Vocabulary
famous
famous
[Adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: She became famous overnight after her viral video gained millions of views .
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scientist
scientist
[noun]

someone whose job or education is about science

Ex: Some of the world 's most important discoveries were made by scientists.
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Greece
Greece
[noun]

a country with a long history and rich culture located in South Eastern Europe and Northern Mediterranean Sea

Ex: The Olympic Games originated in Greece.
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mathematics

the study of numbers and shapes that involves calculation and description

Ex: We learn about shapes and measurements in our math class.
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engineering

a field of study that deals with the building, designing, developing, etc. of structures, bridges, or machines

Ex: Engineering requires strong skills in mathematics and physics .
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astronomy
astronomy
[noun]

a branch of science that studies space, planets, etc.

Ex: The university offers a course in astronomy for students interested in space exploration .
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to remember

to keep something in one's mind, particularly an important fact

Ex: Remember, we agreed to meet at 5 p.m. sharp .
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to discover

to be the first person who finds something or someplace that others did not know about

Ex: The archaeologists discovered an ancient city buried beneath the sand .
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to spend
to spend
[Verb]

to pass time in a particular manner or in a certain place

Ex: I enjoy spending quality time with my friends .
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Egypt
Egypt
[noun]

a country on the continent of Africa with a rich history, famous for its pyramids, temples, and pharaohs

Ex: The pyramids are the most famous tourist attractions in Egypt.
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volume
volume
[noun]

the amount of space that a substance or object takes or the amount of space inside an object

Ex: The volume of water in the tank is monitored regularly .
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object
object
[noun]

a non-living thing that one can touch or see

Ex: The detective carefully examined the crime scene , looking for any objects that might provide clues .
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king
king
[noun]

the male ruler of a territorial unit that has a royal family

Ex: Legends say that the king's sword was imbued with magical powers .
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to find out

to discover or become aware of a piece of information or a fact

Ex: The teacher found out that one of the students had cheated on the test .
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crown
crown
[noun]

a round object often decorated with gems that kings or queens put on their heads as a symbol of power and authority

Ex: The museum displayed a historic crown that once belonged to a famous king , showcasing its detailed craftsmanship .
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gold
gold
[noun]

a valuable yellow-colored metal that is used for making jewelry

Ex: The Olympic medals are traditionally made of gold, silver , and bronze .
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to tell
to tell
[Verb]

to realize or determine with confidence

Ex: You can tell he 's angry from the way he 's clenching his fists .
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to push out

push to thrust outward

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to invent
to invent
[Verb]

to make or design something that did not exist before

Ex: By 2030 , scientists might invent a cure for this disease .
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machine
machine
[noun]

any piece of equipment that is mechanical, electric, etc. and performs a particular task

Ex: The ATM machine was out of service due to technical issues .
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device
device
[noun]

a machine or tool that is designed for a particular purpose

Ex: The translator device helps tourists communicate in different languages .
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to defend
to defend
[Verb]

to not let any harm come to someone or something

Ex: The antivirus software is programmed to defend the computer from malicious attacks .
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to lift
to lift
[Verb]

to move a thing from a lower position or level to a higher one

Ex: The team has lifted the trophy after winning the championship .
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invention
invention
[noun]

a brand new machine, tool, or process that is made after study and experiment

Ex: Scientists celebrated the invention of a new type of renewable energy generator that harnesses ocean waves .
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advanced
advanced
[Adjective]

newly developed and incorporating new, modern methods or technology

Ex: The military developed advanced weapons with cutting-edge precision .
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discovery
discovery
[noun]

something that is discovered

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idea
idea
[noun]

a suggestion or thought about something that we could do

Ex: The manager welcomed any ideas from the employees to enhance workplace morale .
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sadly
sadly
[Adverb]

used to introduce an unfortunate or regrettable fact

Ex: Sadly, the restaurant had closed down by the time we arrived .
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smart
smart
[Adjective]

able to think and learn in a good and quick way

Ex: The smart researcher made significant discoveries in the field .
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during
during
[preposition]

used to express that something happens continuously from the beginning to the end of a period of time

Ex: The students remained quiet during the teacher 's lecture .
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to draw
to draw
[Verb]

to create a line or mark, often with a writing instrument, on a surface

Ex: He chose to draw a wavy line to represent the flow of a river on the map .
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shape
shape
[noun]

the outer form or edges of something or someone

Ex: As the sun set , shadows cast by the mountains created intriguing shapes on the valley floor .
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sand
sand
[noun]

a pale brown substance that consists of very small pieces of rock, which is found in deserts, on beaches, etc.

Ex: The sand felt warm under their feet as they walked along the shoreline .
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Roman
Roman
[Adjective]

related to ancient Rome, its citizens, or empire

Ex: The Roman numeral system uses letters to represent numerical values , such as I , V , X , and L.
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soldier
soldier
[noun]

someone who serves in an army, particularly a person who is not an officer

Ex: The soldier polished his boots until they shone .
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to enter
to enter
[Verb]

to come or go into a place

Ex: Right now , they are entering the auditorium for the performance .
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general
general
[noun]

a high-ranking officer in the army, Air Force, or Marines

Ex: The general received numerous accolades for his service , including the Medal of Honor , the highest military decoration .
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need
need
[Verb]

to be required or obliged to do a certain thing

Ex: We need only look at the evidence to see the truth .
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angry
angry
[Adjective]

feeling very annoyed because of something that we do not like

Ex: His angry tone made everyone uncomfortable .
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to kill
to kill
[Verb]

to end the life of someone or something

Ex: The assassin was hired to kill a political figure .
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to run
to run
[Verb]

to move using our legs, faster than we usually walk, in a way that both feet are never on the ground at the same time

Ex: The children love to run around in the park after school.
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street
street
[noun]

a public path for vehicles in a village, town, or city, usually with buildings, houses, etc. on its sides

Ex: We ride our bikes along the bike lane on the main street.
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naked
naked
[Adjective]

not having clothing or covering

Ex: After a long day at work , she loved nothing more than lounging around her apartment naked.
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to shout
to shout
[Verb]

to speak loudly, often associated with expressing anger or when you cannot hear what the other person is saying

Ex: When caught in a sudden rainstorm , they had to shout to communicate over the sound of the pouring rain .
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to [take] a bath

to wash the body in a tub filled with water

Ex: After a long hike, nothing beats the feeling of taking a refreshing bath.
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