End of Space – Creating a Prison for Humanity

Important Vocabulary Words From The Video

tenfold

When something doubles or multiplies, it's called doubling or multiplying. But when something increases by a hundredfold, it's called tenfold.

  • The company has tenfold the revenue that it had last year.
  • The price of the product has tenfold increased.
harpoon

A harpoon is a type of spear that is used to catch fish. It is usually made out of wood, but sometimes it is made out of metal.

  • He was using the harpoon to catch the fish.
  • The harpoon missed the fish, and instead hit the side of the boat.

Electromagnets are objects that are powered by electricity. They are used to move things, and they are often found in machines that are used for moving things.

  • The electromagnet pulls the bar towards the magnet.
  • The electromagnet repelled the bar from the magnet.
tugs

Tugs are boats that are used to move larger objects, like ships or barges. Tugs are usually smaller than boats, and they have a lot of power.

  • The tugboat was able to pull the cargo ship out of the dock.
  • The tugboat was able to pull the barge out of the river.
orientate

To orientate yourself is to find your bearings. When you first arrive somewhere, you need to orientate yourself to the new environment.

  • She was orientating herself to the new city by walking around.
  • He orientated himself by looking at a map.
harpoons

A harpoon is a type of spear that is used to catch fish. It is usually made out of wood, but it can also be made out of metal.

  • He was able to harpoon the fish and bring it in.
  • The ship's harpoons were able to catch many fish.
tiniest

The smallest is the least of something. The smallest size of pasta is called a minestrone. The smallest amount of sugar is called a teaspoon.

  • The smallest size of pizza is called a personal size.
  • The smallest amount of sugar is called a tablespoon.
ablate

To ablate is to cut away or remove something by using a substance that causes the tissue to die. Sometimes ablation is used to treat medical conditions.

  • The doctor is going to ablate the tumor with a special laser.
  • The doctor is going to ablate the skin with a special cream.