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The Case for Space

The Case for Space. Vocabulary for pg 129. deflect (verb). MEANING . EXAMPLE. to make something go in a different direction . One way to deflect an asteroid headed for Earth is to hit it with a spacecraft .

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The Case for Space

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  1. The Case for Space Vocabulary for pg 129

  2. deflect (verb) MEANING EXAMPLE • to make something go in a different direction • One way to deflect an asteroid headed for Earth is to hit it with a spacecraft. • In karate or boxing it is important to deflect the opponent’s kicks and punches.

  3. justify (verb) MEANING EXAMPLE • to show that something is fair or reasonable • Many people think the benefits of solar power justify the cost of installing solar panels. • Even if you didn’t start the fight, you will have to justify your reasons for hitting that boy so many times.

  4. inherently (adjective) MEANING EXAMPLE • basically; by nature * • Liz thinks her dog is inherently good, even though sometimes he chews the furniture. • Serial killers are inherently evil in my opinion.

  5. seep (verb) MEANING EXAMPLE • to flow or trickle slowly • I didn’t notice that my water bottle was leaking until water seeped out, all over my backpack. • We filled the wading pool for my little sister, but the water must have seeped out during her nap; it’s empty now.

  6. awry (adverb) MEANING EXAMPLE • wrong; amiss • Christina knew something was awry when she noticed the broken bedroom window. • The teacher knew something was awry because the students were too quiet and too still.

  7. juxtapose (verb) MEANING EXAMPLE • to place side by side for the purpose of comparing and contrasting • Photographers sometimes juxtapose before-and-after photos to make a point. * • It was not kind for the teacher to juxtapose Calvin, the school clown, and Frank, the star athlete, in her comparison at graduation.

  8. traverse (verb) MEANING EXAMPLE • to travel across; to make a journey across or through • Pioneers used to traverse the country in covered wagons. • The hikers will have to traverse the expansive tundra before they reach the base camp.

  9. vulnerable (adjective) MEANING EXAMPLE • able to be harmed or damaged • Many birds build nests to keep their vulnerable chicks safe from predators. • After a family trauma young people may be vulnerable to emotional distress or violent outbursts.

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