IMAGINING THE FUTURE CH. 10 Flashcards
to make contact with the ground as it lands
touch down
to fit together all the separate parts of something, for example a piece of furniture
assemble something
a spacecraft designed to move on a planet or moon
rover
to help somebody/something to do something, especially by making it easier
aid
to keep going on and off as it shines or burns
flicker
the activity of travelling in space
spacefaring
to walk with weak unsteady steps, as if you are about to fall
stagger
a number of things tied or wrapped together; something that is wrapped up
bundle
something made up of different things, people, colors, etc.
tapestry of something
moving, facing, or inclining towards one side
sidewise
to make a fire stop burning or a light stop shining/ to destroy something
extinguish something
to reduce something to atoms or very small pieces
atomize something
a large supply of something that is kept to be used in the future if necessary
stockpile
the owner of a business, a hotel, etc.
proprietor
the day or evening before an event, especially a religious festival or holiday
eve
in a way that involves strong or deep feelings or awareness
keenly
to look at or examine somebody/something carefully
scrutinise somebody/something
only by a small amount/ closely; carefully
narrowly
a small, thin piece of hair, grass, etc.
wisp
strange and frightening; different from what you are used to
alien
low in status or importance
lowly
to move slowly nearer to somebody, usually from behind, without being seen or heard
creep up on
used to emphasize how complete something is
utter
caused something to happen, especially a change
wrought something
a person who strongly believes in a policy or an idea and tries to make other people believe in it
apostle
a long deep opening in something, especially in rock or in the earth
fissure
