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Air Transportation Vocabulary
blimp
blimp
[noun]

a type of non-rigid airship characterized by its elongated shape, buoyancy provided by gas-filled chambers, and the absence of a rigid internal framework

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special
special
[Adjective]

designed or set aside for a specific purpose or need, often different from what is commonly available

Ex: He received a special invitation to the exclusive conference .
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type
type
[noun]

a class or group of people or things that have common characteristics or share particular qualities

Ex: The museum displays art from various types of artists , both modern and classical .
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aircraft
aircraft
[noun]

any flying vehicle

Ex: The aircraft's wings glinted in the sunlight as it prepared for takeoff .
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balloon
balloon
[noun]

large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air

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to fly
to fly
[Verb]

to move or travel through the air

Ex: Look at the clouds ; planes must fly through them all the time .
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to fill
to fill
[Verb]

to make something full

Ex: We should fill the bathtub with warm water for a relaxing bath .
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helium
helium
[noun]

a chemical element that is a colorless noble gas which is lighter than air

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light
light
[Adjective]

having very little weight and easy to move or pick up

Ex: The small toy car was light enough for a child to play with .
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to float
to float
[Verb]

to be in motion on a body of water or current of air at a slow pace

Ex: In the serene evening , the hot air balloon began to float gracefully across the sky .
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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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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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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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slowly
slowly
[Adverb]

at a pace that is not fast

Ex: The snail moved slowly but steadily towards the leaf .
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to observe

to carefully watch something in order gain knowledge or understanding about the subject

Ex: The researchers were observing the experiment closely as the data unfolded .
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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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mail
mail
[noun]

letters and packages sent and delivered by post

Ex: The mail carrier delivers our mail around noon each day .
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advertising

the activity or profession of making commercial announcements to promote a product or service

Ex: Many businesses rely on targeted advertising to increase sales.
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to [take] a picture

to use a device like a camera or cellphone to capture an image of something or someone

Ex: He took a photograph of the crowd during the concert.
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game
game
[noun]

a competitive activity or sport in which players or teams compete against each other according to specific rules

Ex: We won the game after a tense penalty shootout .
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metal
metal
[Adjective]

Containing, made of, resembling, or characteristic of a metal, typically exhibiting qualities such as strength, durability, and a reflective surface

Ex: The engineer chose a metal casing for the device to ensure its durability.
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frame
frame
[noun]

the internal supporting structure of an object or artifact that gives it shape and stability

Ex: The architectural model includes a miniature frame for accuracy .
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pressure
pressure
[noun]

(physics) the amount of force exerted per area that is measured in pascal, newton per square meter, etc.

Ex: Submarines withstand immense water pressure at great depths .
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airship
airship
[noun]

a steerable self-propelled aircraft

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amazing
amazing
[Adjective]

extremely surprising, particularly in a good way

Ex: Their vacation to the beach was amazing, with perfect weather every day .
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aircraft
aircraft
[noun]

any flying vehicle

Ex: The aircraft's wings glinted in the sunlight as it prepared for takeoff .
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technology

devices, equipment, and machinery produced using scientific knowledge

Ex: The field of consumer electronics is known for its rapid advancements in technology, producing everything from smart TVs to wearable devices .
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