The Hindu Editorial (Another orbit) – Nov 16, 2018
The Indian Space Research Organisation has marked a big milestone by successfully testing its heavy-lift launcher while launching an advanced communication satellite. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Another orbit) – Nov 16, 2018.
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Today’s word list-1 The Hindu Editorial (Another orbit) – Nov 16, 2018:
- Geosynchronous orbit (noun) – Geosynchronous orbit is a repeating path in which the satellite is always in the same area of the sky in respect to the rotating Earth. (Courtesy: NASA)
- bear (verb) – carry, take, transport.
- take off (phrasal verb) – lift off, be launched, leave the ground.
- manoeuvre (verb) – move, navigate, guide/direct (carefully & skilfully).
- antennae (noun) – plural of antenna; an antenna is a metallic structure that captures and/or transmits radio electromagnetic waves.
- unfold (verb) – communicate, report, present.
- stand out (phrasal verb) – be more significant; be better than others.
- 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.
- cater to (verb) – fulfil, satisfy; serve.
- joins the ranks of (phrase) – to become a part of a large group (of something).
- far fewer (phrase) – much less (with a large difference).
- propellant (noun) – fuel, power source (in a rocket engine) to provide thrust during launch.
- cryogenic (adjective) – relating to the branch of physics that deals with the production and behaviour of materials at very low temperatures.
- precede (verb) – go/come before (in time).
- morale (noun) – confidence, enthusiasm, team spirit.
- dent (verb) – diminish, reduce, weaken.
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