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colorful
colorful
[Adjective]

having a lot of different and often bright colors

Ex: The art gallery displayed a collection of colorful paintings and sculptures. 
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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: As the paper boat was set adrift, it started to float lazily along the tranquil pond. 
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gently
gently
[Adverb]

with a soft or light touch, or with minimal force

Ex: The breeze gently rustled the curtains. 
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to fly
to fly
[Verb]

to move or travel through the air

Ex: Birds can fly freely in the sky. 
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France
France
[noun]

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

Ex: France is known for its rich history and cultural heritage. 
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to heat
to heat
[Verb]

to raise the temperature of something

Ex: The chef is currently heating the sauce on the stove. 
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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: The hot air balloon rose gracefully into the sky. 
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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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sheep
sheep
[noun]

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

Ex: A curious sheep approached me and sniffed my hand. 
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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: The rooster proudly strutted around the farmyard, its vibrant plumage catching the sunlight. 
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safely
safely
[Adverb]

in a way that avoids harm or danger

Ex: The lifeguard watched the swimmers carefully to ensure they played safely in the pool. 
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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 plane lands smoothly on the runway. 
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November
November
[noun]

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

Ex: Many people enjoy watching the colorful leaves fall from the trees in November. 
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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: He carried a light backpack filled with his school supplies. 
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hot air
hot air
[noun]

air made hot, causing it to lift

Ex: The balloon floated because it was filled with hot air. 
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cool
cool
[Adjective]

having a pleasantly mild, low temperature

Ex: She appreciated the cool interior of the museum on the hot day. 
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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 hiker had to come down from the mountain peak before nightfall. 
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pilot
pilot
[noun]

someone whose job is to operate an aircraft

Ex: A good pilot always ensures the safety of their passengers. 
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to let out

to allow someone or something to exit a confined space

Ex: The jail guard let out the prisoner for their daily exercise. 
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slowly
slowly
[Adverb]

at a pace that is not fast

Ex: The turtle moved slowly across the road.  Examples: 
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to direct
to direct
[Verb]

to aim an object toward a specific target or direction

Ex: She directed the camera toward the horizon for a dramatic shot. 
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plane
plane
[noun]

a winged flying vehicle driven by one or more engines

Ex: The plane soared gracefully through the clouds. 
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wind
wind
[noun]

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

Ex: She could hear the wind howling outside her window. 
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to decide
to decide
[Verb]

to have an effect on the result of a particular thing

Ex: Her performance in the last game will decide the outcome of the tournament. 
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to understand

to assume something to be the case because it is obvious

Ex: He preferred to work independently, that was understood. 
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festival
festival
[noun]

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

Ex: Diwali is a popular festival in India. 
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to fill
to fill
[Verb]

to make something full

Ex: He filled the bucket with sand to build a sandcastle. 
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scientist
scientist
[noun]

someone whose job or education is about science

Ex: As a scientist, he spends a lot of time in the lab. 
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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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tool
tool
[noun]

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

Ex: The carpenter used a hammer as his primary tool for driving nails. 
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to collect

to gather together things from different places or people

Ex: The students were instructed to collect leaves for their biology project. 
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data
data
[noun]

information or facts collected to be used for various purposes

Ex: The scientist analyzed the data collected from the experiment. 
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weather
weather
[noun]

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

Ex: I check the weather forecast every morning to plan my outfit. 
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environment

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

Ex: Conserving water is beneficial for the environment. 
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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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India
India
[noun]

a country in South Asia, the second most populous country

Ex: India is known for its vibrant festivals like Diwali. 
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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: She aimed to set a record for the fastest marathon time. 
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height
height
[noun]

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

Ex: He checked the height of the doorway to make sure the furniture would fit through. 
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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: I took a photo of the mountain peak, capturing its majestic beauty. 
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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: They enjoyed a scenic ride in a hot-air balloon over the countryside. 
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