Unit 1: Week 4: Inventions

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  1. astronomy
    the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies
    He was fascinated by astronomy and built a telescope when he was just 13.
  2. breakthrough
    the act of making an important discovery
    He imagined an amazing breakthrough in communication systems.
  3. captivate
    attract; cause to be enamored
    Arthur C. Clarke’s science fiction books have captivated readers around the world.
  4. claim
    demand as being one's due or property
    Although Arthur claimed the communications system as his own idea, he did not apply for patents.
  5. device
    an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
    However, they do control many of the devices in our homes, cars, planes, and spacecraft.
  6. enthusiastic
    having or showing great excitement and interest
    Born in England in 1917 in a small town by the sea, Arthur spent his school years enthusiastically reading his favorite science fiction magazine.
  7. envision
    imagine, conceive of, or see in one's mind
    In his writings, Arthur envisioned technologies that did not yet exist, but might.
  8. passionate
    having or expressing strong emotions
    Even as a child, Arthur was passionate about science.
  9. patent
    a document granting an inventor sole rights to an invention
    Although Arthur claimed the communications system as his own idea, he did not apply for patents.
  10. propose
    present for consideration, examination, or criticism
    He proposed a wireless system using space stations.
Created on Tue Jul 07 13:48:41 EDT 2020 (updated Thu Jul 09 13:56:26 EDT 2020)

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