week 8

vocabulary   unit 7  ch. 13 to 14

1 being  n

Definition : the fact of existing

2 credible  adj

Definition : capable of being believed

3 criteria  n

Definition : a standard of judgment or criticism

4 dismiss  v

Definition : to discharge or remove

5 envy   n

Definition : a feeling of discontent or covetousness with regard to another's advantages, success, possessions

6 essential  adj

Definition : absolutely necessary; indispensable

7 extraterrestrial  n

Definition : outside, or originating outside, the limits of the earth

8 galaxy  n

Definition : a large system of stars held together by mutual gravitation and isolated from similar systems by vast regions of space

9 launch  v

Definition : to set (a boat or ship) in the water

10 mainstream  n

Definition : the principal or dominant course, tendency, or trend

11 orbit  n

Definition : the usual course of one's life or range of one's activities.

12 account  n

Definition : an oral or written description of particular events or situations

13 fabric  n

Definition : a cloth made by weaving, knitting

14 fundamental  adj

Definition : serving as, or being an essential part of, a foundation

15 literally  adv

Definition : actually; without exaggeration or inaccuracy

16 overestimate  v

Definition : to estimate at too high a value

17 planetarium  n

Definition : an apparatus or model representing the planetary system

18 probe  v

Definition : to search into or examine thoroughly; question closely

19 prompt  adj

Definition : done, performed, delivered

20 punch  n

Definition : a thrusting blow

21 shortcut  n

Definition : a shorter or quicker way

22 skepticism  n

Definition : doubt or unbelief with regard to a religion

23 vast  adj

Definition : of very great area or extent

24 worthy  adj

Definition : having adequate or great merit, character, or value