Module 6, Week 1: I Jumped at the Offer

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Consumption

the using up of a resource.

Irresistible

too attractive and tempting to be resisted.

Simulator

a machine with a similar set of controls designed to provide a realistic imitation of the operation of a vehicle, aircraft, or other complex system, used for training purposes.

Astronauts

a person who is trained to travel in a spacecraft.

Conversation

a talk, especially an informal one, between two or more people, in which news and ideas are exchanged.

Option

a thing that is or may be chosen.

Satellite

an artificial body placed in orbit around the earth or moon or another planet in order to collect information or for communication.

Qualify

become officially recognized as a practitioner of a particular profession or activity by satisfying the relevant conditions or requirements, typically by undertaking a course of study and passing examinations.

Nurturing

care for and encourage the growth or development of.

Extensive

covering or affecting a large area.

Objectify

degrade to the status of a mere object.

Experience

encounter or undergo (an event or occurrence).

Extravagant

exceeding what is reasonable or appropriate; absurd.

Acceleration

increase in the rate or speed of something.

Machinery

machines collectively.

Ideal

satisfying one's conception of what is perfect; most suitable.

Justify

show or prove to be right or reasonable.

Induces

succeed in persuading or influencing (someone) to do something.

Achieving

successfully bring about or reach (a desired objective, level, or result) by effort, skill, or courage.

Productivity

the effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input.

Atmosphere

the envelope of gasses surrounding the earth or another planet.

Independence

the fact or state of being independent.

Aviation

the flying or operating of aircraft.

Isolation

the process or fact of isolating or being isolated.


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