failure /ˈfeɪljər/
(noun) lack of success in doing or achieving something
Example: Your failure to inform us about the changed password cost the company a day's work
(noun) lack of success in doing or achieving something
Example: Your failure to inform us about the changed password cost the company a day's work
achievement /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
(noun) a thing that somebody has done successfully, especially using their own effort and skill
Example: Joseph's achievements in R&D will go down in company history
(noun) a thing that somebody has done successfully, especially using their own effort and skill
Example: Joseph's achievements in R&D will go down in company history
remind /rɪˈmaɪnd/
(verb) to help somebody remember something, especially something important that they must do
Example: I remind the client that we are meeting for dinner tomorrow
(verb) to help somebody remember something, especially something important that they must do
Example: I remind the client that we are meeting for dinner tomorrow
deal with /diːl wɪð/
(phrasal verb) to take appropriate action in a particular situation or according to who you are talking to, managing, etc.
Example: Ticket agents must deal courteously with irate customers
(phrasal verb) to take appropriate action in a particular situation or according to who you are talking to, managing, etc.
Example: Ticket agents must deal courteously with irate customers
quote /kwəʊt/
(verb) to repeat the exact words that another person has said or written
Example: We were quoted a price of $89 for the room for one night
(verb) to repeat the exact words that another person has said or written
Example: We were quoted a price of $89 for the room for one night
occur /əˈkɜːr/
(verb) to happen
Example: The murder in the play occurs in the second act
(verb) to happen
Example: The murder in the play occurs in the second act
investigate /ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪt/
(verb) to carefully examine the facts of a situation, an event, a crime, etc. to find out the truth about it or how it happened
Example: Reporters need to thoroughly investigate the facts before publishing their stories
(verb) to carefully examine the facts of a situation, an event, a crime, etc. to find out the truth about it or how it happened
Example: Reporters need to thoroughly investigate the facts before publishing their stories
mission /ˈmɪʃn/
(noun) an important official job that a person or group of people is given to do, especially when they are sent to another country
Example: The nurse explained that the mission of everyone in the unit was to make sure the patients got well as soon as possible
(noun) an important official job that a person or group of people is given to do, especially when they are sent to another country
Example: The nurse explained that the mission of everyone in the unit was to make sure the patients got well as soon as possible
crash /kræʃ/
(noun) an accident in which a vehicle hits something, for example another vehicle, usually causing damage and often injuring or killing the passengers
Example: In the Netherlands, hundreds of vehicles were involved in crashes, but no fatalities were reported.
(noun) an accident in which a vehicle hits something, for example another vehicle, usually causing damage and often injuring or killing the passengers
Example: In the Netherlands, hundreds of vehicles were involved in crashes, but no fatalities were reported.
space /speɪs/
(noun) the area outside the earth’s atmosphere where all the other planets and stars are
Example: Is there any space for my clothes in that cupboard?
(noun) the area outside the earth’s atmosphere where all the other planets and stars are
Example: Is there any space for my clothes in that cupboard?
artificial /ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃl/
(adjective) made or produced to copy something natural; not real
Example: Sputnik is the first artificial satellite.
(adjective) made or produced to copy something natural; not real
Example: Sputnik is the first artificial satellite.
press /pres/
(noun) newspapers and magazines
Example: The incident has been widely reported in the press.
(noun) newspapers and magazines
Example: The incident has been widely reported in the press.
launch /lɔːntʃ/
(verb) to start an activity, especially an organized one
Example: The launch of the spacecraft was delayed for 24 hours.
(verb) to start an activity, especially an organized one
Example: The launch of the spacecraft was delayed for 24 hours.
tension /ˈtenʃn/
(noun) a situation in which people do not trust each other, or feel unfriendly towards each other, and that may cause them to attack each other
Example: The tension between Minh and his parents is because they always judge his friends by their appearances.
(noun) a situation in which people do not trust each other, or feel unfriendly towards each other, and that may cause them to attack each other
Example: The tension between Minh and his parents is because they always judge his friends by their appearances.
fail /feɪl/
(verb) to not be successful in achieving something
Example: I failed in my attempt to persuade her.
(verb) to not be successful in achieving something
Example: I failed in my attempt to persuade her.
venture /ˈventʃər/
(noun) a business project or activity, especially one that involves taking risks
Example: How do you feel about man's first venture into space?
(noun) a business project or activity, especially one that involves taking risks
Example: How do you feel about man's first venture into space?
investigation /ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪʃn/
(noun) an official examination of the facts about a situation, crime, etc.
Example: We have finished a thorough investigation of the incident.
(noun) an official examination of the facts about a situation, crime, etc.
Example: We have finished a thorough investigation of the incident.
precisely /prɪˈsaɪsli/
(adverb) exactly
Example: But it's precisely because of the noise that they're thinking of moving.
(adverb) exactly
Example: But it's precisely because of the noise that they're thinking of moving.
challenge /ˈtʃælɪndʒ/
(noun) a new or difficult task that tests somebody’s ability and skill
Example: This new discovery challenges traditional beliefs.
(noun) a new or difficult task that tests somebody’s ability and skill
Example: This new discovery challenges traditional beliefs.
react /riˈækt/
(verb) to change or behave in a particular way as a result of or in response to something
Example: She slapped him, but he didn't react.
(verb) to change or behave in a particular way as a result of or in response to something
Example: She slapped him, but he didn't react.
precise /prɪˈsaɪs/
(adjective) clear and accurate
Example: Can you give a more precise definition of the word?
(adjective) clear and accurate
Example: Can you give a more precise definition of the word?
reminder /rɪˈmaɪndər/
(noun) something that makes you think about or remember somebody/something, that you have forgotten or would like to forget
Example: Mum sent me off with a final reminder to be back before 11pm.
(noun) something that makes you think about or remember somebody/something, that you have forgotten or would like to forget
Example: Mum sent me off with a final reminder to be back before 11pm.
orbit /ˈɔːrbɪt/
(noun) a curved path followed by a planet or an object as it moves around another planet, star, moon, etc.
Example: Mercury orbits the Sun.
(noun) a curved path followed by a planet or an object as it moves around another planet, star, moon, etc.
Example: Mercury orbits the Sun.
portable /ˈpɔːrtəbl/
(adjective) that is easy to carry or to move
Example: A tablet is portable. You can put it in your school bag.
(adjective) that is easy to carry or to move
Example: A tablet is portable. You can put it in your school bag.
spacious /ˈspeɪʃəs/
(adjective) large and with plenty of space for people to move around in
Example: It is a spacious house with ten rooms.
(adjective) large and with plenty of space for people to move around in
Example: It is a spacious house with ten rooms.
milestone /ˈmaɪlstəʊn/
(noun) a very important stage or event in the development of something
Example: The successful flight marked a milestone in China's space project.
(noun) a very important stage or event in the development of something
Example: The successful flight marked a milestone in China's space project.
weightless /ˈweɪtləs/
(adjective) having no weight or appearing to have no weight, for example because there is no gravity
Example: The experiment was carried out in weightless conditions.
(adjective) having no weight or appearing to have no weight, for example because there is no gravity
Example: The experiment was carried out in weightless conditions.
tragedy /ˈtrædʒədi/
(noun) a very sad event or situation, especially one that involves death
Example: It's a tragedy that she died so young.
(noun) a very sad event or situation, especially one that involves death
Example: It's a tragedy that she died so young.
achieve /əˈtʃiːv/
(verb) to succeed in reaching a particular goal, status or standard, especially by making an effort for a long time
Example: He had finally achieved success.
(verb) to succeed in reaching a particular goal, status or standard, especially by making an effort for a long time
Example: He had finally achieved success.
spacecraft /ˈspeɪskræft/
(noun) a vehicle that travels in space
Example: These children have never seen such a huge spacecraft.
(noun) a vehicle that travels in space
Example: These children have never seen such a huge spacecraft.
tragic /ˈtrædʒɪk/
(adjective) making you feel very sad, usually because somebody has died or suffered a lot
Example: It is tragic that the theatre has had to close.
(adjective) making you feel very sad, usually because somebody has died or suffered a lot
Example: It is tragic that the theatre has had to close.
conquest /ˈkɑːŋkwest/
(noun) the act of taking control of a country, city, etc. by force
Example: There have been many achievements in human's conquest of space.
(noun) the act of taking control of a country, city, etc. by force
Example: There have been many achievements in human's conquest of space.
conquer /ˈkɑːŋkər/
(verb) to take control of a country or city and its people by force
Example: My idol has conquered a national music contest.
(verb) to take control of a country or city and its people by force
Example: My idol has conquered a national music contest.
human being /ˌhjuːmən ˈbiːɪŋ/
(noun)
Example: Gagarin was the first human being in space.
(noun)
Example: Gagarin was the first human being in space.
humanity /hjuːˈmænəti/
(noun) people in general
Example: The massacre was a crime against humanity.
(noun) people in general
Example: The massacre was a crime against humanity.
orbital /ˈɔːrbɪtl/
(adjective) connected with the orbit of a planet or object in space
Example: An orbital space station has been built.
(adjective) connected with the orbit of a planet or object in space
Example: An orbital space station has been built.
cosmonaut /ˈkɑːzmənɔːt/
(noun) an astronaut from the former Soviet Union
Example: He is a cosmonaut.
(noun) an astronaut from the former Soviet Union
Example: He is a cosmonaut.
weightlessness /ˈweɪtləsnəs/
(noun) the fact of having or appearing to have no weight, for example because there is no gravity
Example: He became the first person to eat and drink in weightlessness.
(noun) the fact of having or appearing to have no weight, for example because there is no gravity
Example: He became the first person to eat and drink in weightlessness.
uncertainty /ʌnˈsɜːrtnti/
(noun) the state of being uncertain
Example: Life is full of uncertainties.
(noun) the state of being uncertain
Example: Life is full of uncertainties.
reaction /riˈækʃn/
(noun) what you do, say or think as a result of something that has happened
Example: Does the counselor agree with Ha's reactions?
(noun) what you do, say or think as a result of something that has happened
Example: Does the counselor agree with Ha's reactions?
psychological /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkl/
(adjective) connected with a person’s mind and the way in which it works
Example: His illness is due to psychological problems.
(adjective) connected with a person’s mind and the way in which it works
Example: His illness is due to psychological problems.
psychology /saɪˈkɑːlədʒi/
(noun) the scientific study of the mind and how it influences behaviour
Example: She studied psychology at Harvard.
(noun) the scientific study of the mind and how it influences behaviour
Example: She studied psychology at Harvard.
feat /fiːt/
(noun) an action or a piece of work that needs skill, strength or courage
Example: The Eiffel Tower is a remarkable feat of engineering.
(noun) an action or a piece of work that needs skill, strength or courage
Example: The Eiffel Tower is a remarkable feat of engineering.
occurrence /əˈkɜːrəns/
(noun) something that happens or exists
Example: Traffic accidents are an everyday occurrence in this city.
(noun) something that happens or exists
Example: Traffic accidents are an everyday occurrence in this city.
lift-off /ˈlɪftɒf/
(phrasal verb) to leave the ground and rise into the air
Example: The lift-off took place in 1961.
(phrasal verb) to leave the ground and rise into the air
Example: The lift-off took place in 1961.
manned /mænd/
(adjective) if a machine, a vehicle, a place or an activity is manned , it has or needs a person to control or operate it
Example: It is a manned spacecraft.
(adjective) if a machine, a vehicle, a place or an activity is manned , it has or needs a person to control or operate it
Example: It is a manned spacecraft.
carry out /ˈkæri aʊt/
(phrasal verb) to do something that you have said you will do or have been asked to do
Example: Our soldiers carried out a successful attack last night.
(phrasal verb) to do something that you have said you will do or have been asked to do
Example: Our soldiers carried out a successful attack last night.
caption /ˈkæpʃn/
(noun) words that are printed below a picture, cartoon, etc. that explain or describe it
Example: Match the pictures with the captions.
(noun) words that are printed below a picture, cartoon, etc. that explain or describe it
Example: Match the pictures with the captions.
crew /kruː/
(noun) all the people working on a ship, plane, etc.
Example: The aircraft has a crew of seven.
(noun) all the people working on a ship, plane, etc.
Example: The aircraft has a crew of seven.
vice-chairman /vaɪs ˈtʃeəmən/
(noun)
Example: He was appointed the vice-chairman of the committee in 1986.
(noun)
Example: He was appointed the vice-chairman of the committee in 1986.
space shuttle /ˈspeɪs ʃʌtl/
(noun) a spacecraft designed to make repeated journeys, for example between the earth and a space station
Example: The space shuttle lifted off on time.
(noun) a spacecraft designed to make repeated journeys, for example between the earth and a space station
Example: The space shuttle lifted off on time.
leap /liːp/
(verb) to jump high or a long way
Example: That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.
(verb) to jump high or a long way
Example: That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.