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The Hindu Editorial (So close, yet so far) – Sep 09, 2019

The Hindu Editorial (So close, yet so far) – Sep 09, 2019

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) came tantalisingly close to creating history in the early hours of September 7 when the robotic lander Vikram followed the predetermined descent trajectory… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (So close, yet so far) – Sep 09, 2019.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (So close, yet so far) – Sep 09, 2019:

  1. objective (noun) – aim, intention, purpose.
  2. tantalizingly (adverb) – excitingly, interestingly,  fascinatingly.
  3. lander (noun) – a spacecraft designed to land on the surface of a planet/moon. A lander is immobile, and maintains its fixed position once it has landed.
  4. descent (noun) – an act of moving downwards; going down, coming down.
  5. trajectory (noun) – course, route, path.
  6. lunar (adjective) – it refers to the Moon.
  7. touchdown (noun) – the moment at which a part of a spacecraft make contact with the ground during landing; arrival, coming in.
  8. put something in perspective (phrase) – to compare something with a similar thing to give a clearer, more accurate idea.
  9. rover (noun) – a space exploration vehicle designed to move and explore the surface of a planet or moon. A rover is mobile, and has wheels with which it can move.
  10. touch down (phrasal verb) – (of an aircraft) land, alight, come down.
  11. deploy (verb) – use, utilize, employ.
  12. velocity (noun) – speed (in general use).
  13. altitude (noun) – height, elevation, distance above the ground/sea.
  14. snap (verb) – break, separate, split.
  15. exploration (noun) – investigation, search, inspection (of an area for natural resources).
  16. rover (noun) – a space exploration vehicle designed to move and explore the surface of a planet or moon. A rover is mobile, and has wheels with which it can move.
  17. on the contrary (phrase) – in contrast, just the opposite, conversely.
  18. accomplish (verb) – achieve, complete, fulfil.
  19. orbiter (noun) – a spacecraft designed to go into orbit of a planet or other celestial body without landing on its surface.
  20. span (noun) – period, time, duration.
  21. payload (noun) – it can be a satellite, space probe, or spacecraft carrying instruments and others which are (not fuels) used for a rocket’s operation.
  22. evolution (noun) – development, advancement, growth/rise.
  23. look for (phrasal verb) – search for, try to find, look around for.
  24. crater (noun) – cavity, hole, hollow.
  25. candidate (adjective) – prospect, hopeful, expectant.
  26. harbour (verb) – shield, protect; accommodate, lodge, take in.
  27. keen on (phrasal verb) – interested in, passionate about, attracted/fascinated by.
  28. mineralogy (noun) – the scientific study of minerals.

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