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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: The airplane is a fast way to travel long distances .
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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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interesting
interesting
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The teacher made the lesson interesting by including interactive activities .
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to fly
to fly
[Verb]

to control movements of an airplane through the air

Ex: The experienced pilot was entrusted to fly a cargo plane , transporting goods across continents .
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December
December
[noun]

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

Ex: In some countries , December 31st is celebrated as New Year 's Eve , a night of festivities , fireworks , and countdowns to welcome the start of a fresh year with hope and optimism .
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flight
flight
[noun]

a scheduled journey by an aircraft

Ex: The flight across the Atlantic took about seven hours .
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inventor
inventor
[noun]

someone who makes or designs something that did not exist before

Ex: Alexander Graham Bell , the inventor of the telephone , forever changed the way people communicate over long distances .
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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 ongoing fighting in the region has led to significant displacement of civilians .
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enemy
enemy
[noun]

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

Ex: In times of war , soldiers are trained to identify and neutralize the enemy on the battlefield .
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movement
movement
[noun]

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

Ex: A drone tracked the insurgents ' movements through the urban sector .
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to drop
to drop
[Verb]

to let or make something fall to the ground

Ex: U.S. planes began dropping bombs on the city .
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bomb
bomb
[noun]

an object that is designed to explode and cause destruction

Ex: A loud bomb blast could be heard from miles away as the military carried out their controlled demolition.
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business
business
[noun]

the activity a person normally does to make money

Ex: I 'm here purely for business.
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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: I need a vacation to relax and recharge my batteries .
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alone
alone
[Adverb]

without anyone else

Ex: I traveled alone to Europe last summer .
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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 visited Central Park during her trip to New York.
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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: Mastering a musical instrument can take years of practice and dedication .
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air travel

a way of transport that involves an aircraft

Ex: Despite the environmental concerns , air travel remains one of the most common ways to connect with distant places around the globe .
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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: The wind moved the curtains back and forth .
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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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supply
supply
[noun]

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

Ex: The military delivered supplies to remote villages cut off by natural disasters .
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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: He opted for a comfortable hoodie and sweatpants for the lazy Sunday afternoon .
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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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to carry
to carry
[Verb]

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

Ex: The shopping bag was heavy because it had to carry groceries for the whole family .
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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: The passenger on the cruise ship enjoyed a view of the ocean from her cabin .
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to explore

to visit places one has never seen before

Ex: Last summer , they explored the historic landmarks of the European cities .
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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: The car covered 300 miles on the highway without any issues .
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nearly
nearly
[Adverb]

to a degree that is close to being complete

Ex: He ’s nearly 30 but still behaves like a teenager sometimes .
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