Lofty Aspirations Vocabulary Builder

Question 1

astronaut

Answer 1

noun
a person engaged in or trained for spaceflight

Question 2

futuristic

Answer 2

of or relating to the future, ahead of the times, advanced

Question 3

astronomy

Answer 3

the science that deals with the material universe beyond the earth’s atmosphere

Question 4

computers

Answer 4

a programmable electronic device designed to accept data, perform prescribed mathematical and logical operations at high speed, and display the results of these operations. Mainframes, desktop and laptop computers, tablets, and smartphones are some of the different types of computers

Question 5

shuttle

Answer 5

a public conveyance, as a train, airplane, or bus, that travels back and forth at regular intervals over a particular route, especially a short route or one connecting two transportation systems

Question 6

goggles

Answer 6

large spectacles equipped with special lenses, protective rims, etc., to prevent injury to the eyes from strong wind, flying objects, blinding light, etc.

Question 7

conference

Answer 7

the act of conferring or consulting together; consultation, especially on an important or serious matter

Question 8

application

Answer 8

a formal or written request for employment, admission, funding, authorization, etc.

Question 9

imaginary

Question 10

particularly

Answer 10

in a particular manner; specifically; individually

Question 11

unthinkable

Answer 11

inconceivable, unimaginable, not to be considered, or out of the question

Question 12

dedication

Answer 12

the state of being dedicated, to devote wholly and earnestly, as to some person or purpose

Question 13

degree

Answer 13

an academic title given by universities and colleges as an indication of the completion of a course of study, or as an honorary recognition of achievement

Question 14

venture

Answer 14

an undertaking involving uncertainty as to the outcome, especially a risky or dangerous one

Question 15

perished

Answer 15

deceased, lifeless

Question 16

inspire

Answer 16

to fill or affect with a specified feeling, thought, etc. ;to influence

Question 17

touchdown

Answer 17

the act or the moment of landing

Question 18

exploded

Answer 18

to burst, fly into pieces, or break up violently making a loud noise

Question 19

consequences

Answer 19

the effects, results, or outcomes of something occurring earlier

Question 20

conducted

Answer 20

to direct in action or course; manage; carry on