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Air Transportation Vocabulary
airplane
airplane
[noun]

a flying vehicle with fixed wings that moves people and goods from one place to another through sky

Ex: I always feel excited when the airplane takes off. 
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invention
invention
[noun]

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

Ex: The invention of the smartphone revolutionized the way we communicate and access information. 
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interesting
interesting
[Adjective]

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

Ex: I read an interesting article about space exploration in the newspaper. 
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to fly
to fly
[Verb]

to control movements of an airplane through the air

Ex: Captain Smith has been trained to fly various aircrafts, including large commercial planes. 
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December
December
[noun]

the 12th and last month of the year, after November and before January

Ex: December is the last month of the year. 
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flight
flight
[noun]

a scheduled journey by an aircraft

Ex: He managed to catch some sleep during the long flight. 
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inventor
inventor
[noun]

someone who makes or designs something that did not exist before

Ex: Thomas Edison is renowned as an inventor for creating the electric light bulb. 
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World War I

the war that took place from the year 1914 to 1918 between the allies and the central powers

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fighting
fighting
[noun]

the act of engaging in physical combat or conflict, or any contest or struggle between individuals, groups, or forces

Ex: The intense fighting between the two rival factions lasted for several days. 
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enemy
enemy
[noun]

a country or its forces that one is fighting against in a war

Ex: The enemy's stronghold was well-defended, presenting a daunting obstacle for the invading army to overcome. 
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movement
movement
[noun]

the observable changes in position, deployment, or tactical relocation of a military unit

Ex: The scouts tracked enemy movements near the border. 
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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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bomb
bomb
[noun]

an object that is designed to explode and cause destruction

Ex: The bomb exploded in the crowded market, causing widespread panic and chaos. 
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business
business
[noun]

the activity a person normally does to make money

Ex: I am interested in the business of filmmaking. 
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vacation
vacation
[noun]

a span of time which we do not work or go to school, and spend traveling or resting instead, particularly in a different city, country, etc.

Ex: We went on a vacation to Hawaii last summer. 
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alone
alone
[Adverb]

without anyone else

Ex: He likes to eat lunch alone and enjoy some quiet time. 
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New York
New York
[noun]

a city in New York State, USA, that is the most populated city in America and is famous for its Statue of Liberty

Ex: She dreams of visiting New York to see Times Square. 
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paris
paris
[noun]

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

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to take
to take
[Verb]

to need a specific amount of time to do something or for something to be done or happen

Ex: Learning a new language can take several months of consistent practice. 
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air travel

a way of transport that involves an aircraft

Ex: Air travel has become increasingly popular due to its speed and efficiency compared to other forms of transportation. 
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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 move
to move
[Verb]

to change or make someone or something change their position in an apparent way

Ex: He moved his hand to catch the falling object. 
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soldier
soldier
[noun]

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

Ex: Every soldier must undergo rigorous training. 
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supply
supply
[noun]

(plural) necessary things, such as food, medicines, clothes, etc. for a group of people

Ex: Humanitarian organizations rushed to provide emergency supplies to the disaster-stricken region. 
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comfortable
comfortable
[Adjective]

(of an object) making you feel relaxed because of it is warm or soft and does not hurt the body

Ex: After a long day, I like to change into comfortable pajamas. 
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advanced
advanced
[Adjective]

newly developed and incorporating new, modern methods or technology

Ex: They applied advanced algorithms to improve data processing speed. 
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to carry
to carry
[Verb]

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

Ex: She used a backpack to carry her books to school. 
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passenger
passenger
[noun]

someone traveling in a vehicle, aircraft, ship, etc. who is not the pilot, driver, or a crew member

Ex: She often reads a book to pass the time when she's a passenger on long road trips. 
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to explore

to visit places one has never seen before

Ex: She explores new neighborhoods every weekend to discover hidden gems. 
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Singapore
Singapore
[noun]

a small island country in Southeast Asia, known for its modern economy, diverse population, and efficient transportation system, which is considered to be a wealthy nation

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to cover
to cover
[Verb]

to traverse or move over a certain distance, terrain, or area

Ex: Our flight will cover approximately 2,000 miles from New York to Los Angeles. 
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nearly
nearly
[Adverb]

to a degree that is close to being complete

Ex: I’ve nearly finished reading that book you lent me. 
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