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Air Transportation Vocabulary
colorful
colorful
[Adjective]

having a lot of different and often bright colors

Ex: The springtime brought a burst of colorful blossoms to the park .
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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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gently
gently
[Adverb]

with a soft or light touch, or with minimal force

Ex: The kitten gently nuzzled the blanket .
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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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France
France
[noun]

a country in Europe known for its famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower

Ex: The French Revolution had a significant impact on shaping modern France.
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to heat
to heat
[Verb]

to raise the temperature of something

Ex: They used a blow dryer to heat the wax for the project .
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balloon
balloon
[noun]

large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air

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to rise
to rise
[Verb]

to move from a lower to a higher position

Ex: As the tide was rising, the boat started to float .
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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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sheep
sheep
[noun]

a farm animal that we keep to use its meat or wool

Ex: The sheep had thick wool that was used to make warm clothing .
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duck
duck
[noun]

a bird with short legs and a wide beak that naturally lives near or on water or is kept by humans for its eggs, meat, or feathers

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rooster
rooster
[noun]

an adult male chicken

Ex: In some cultures , roosters are symbols of courage , vigilance , and the dawn of a new beginning .
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safely
safely
[Adverb]

in a way that avoids harm or danger

Ex: The chef handled the sharp knives safely, avoiding accidents in the kitchen .
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to land
to land
[Verb]

to arrive and rest on the ground or another surface after being in the air

Ex: The skydivers have landed after their thrilling jump .
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November
November
[noun]

the 11th month of the year, after October and before December

Ex: November is also known for events such as Veterans Day , Remembrance Day , and Black Friday , which commemorate veterans , honor the memory of fallen soldiers , and kick off the holiday shopping season , respectively .
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burner
burner
[noun]

an apparatus for burning fuel (or refuse)

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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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hot air
hot air
[noun]

air made hot, causing it to lift

Ex: The campfire warmed the tent with hot air.
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cool
cool
[Adjective]

having a pleasantly mild, low temperature

Ex: They relaxed in the cool shade of the trees during the picnic .
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to go up
to go up
[Verb]

go upward with gradual or continuous progress

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to come down

to move or go from a higher place to a lower place

Ex: The airplane began its descent and came down for landing at the airport .
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pilot
pilot
[noun]

someone whose job is to operate an aircraft

Ex: The pilot checked the aircraft before the long-haul flight .
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to let out

to allow someone or something to exit a confined space

Ex: The veterinarian let the cat out for its checkup.
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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 direct
to direct
[Verb]

to aim an object toward a specific target or direction

Ex: She directed the camera to capture the scene from a different angle .
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plane
plane
[noun]

a winged flying vehicle driven by one or more engines

Ex: The plane landed smoothly at the airport after a long flight .
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wind
wind
[noun]

air that moves quickly or strongly in a current as a result of natural forces

Ex: They closed the windows to keep out the cold wind.
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to decide
to decide
[Verb]

to have an effect on the result of a particular thing

Ex: The timing of the market entry decided the company 's success .
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to understand

to assume something to be the case because it is obvious

Ex: She believed it was understood that she would have a private workspace .
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festival
festival
[noun]

a period of time that is celebrated due to cultural or religious reasons

Ex: The festival highlighted the region ’s cultural heritage .
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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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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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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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tool
tool
[noun]

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

Ex: A wrench is a handy tool for tightening or loosening bolts and nuts .
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to collect

to gather together things from different places or people

Ex: The farmer collected ripe apples from the orchard to sell at the farmer 's market .
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data
data
[noun]

information or facts collected to be used for various purposes

Ex: The census collects demographic data to understand population trends .
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weather
weather
[noun]

things that are related to air and sky such as temperature, rain, wind, etc.

Ex: We had to cancel our outdoor plans due to the stormy weather.
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environment

the natural world around us where people, animals, and plants live

Ex: The melting polar ice caps are a clear sign of changes in our environment.
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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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India
India
[noun]

a country in South Asia, the second most populous country

Ex: Many tourists visit India for its historical landmarks .
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to [set] a record

to achieve or establish a new high or remarkable standard in a specific area, often by surpassing a previous accomplishment or performance

Ex: Let's set a record in the annual charity fundraising event.
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height
height
[noun]

the distance from the top to the bottom of something or someone

Ex: The height of the tree is approximately 30 meters .
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mount everest

a mountain in the central Himalayas on the border of Tibet and Nepal; the highest mountain peak in the world (29,028 feet high)

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mountain
mountain
[noun]

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

Ex: We hiked up the mountain and enjoyed the breathtaking view from the top .
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hot-air balloon

an extremely large balloon filled with heated air, which enables it to float and travel through the sky

Ex: She fulfilled her dream of flying in a hot-air balloon during her vacation .
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