Words to Learn This Week
You got it! Here are explanations and examples for those words, focusing on their meanings and nuances:
Vapor
Vapor is a substance in a gaseous state, especially a substance that is normally a liquid or solid at room temperature.
- The water boiled and turned into vapor.
- The steam rose from the hot spring in wispy vapors.
- Vapor can be visible or invisible, and it often forms as a result of heating or evaporation.
Eliminate
To eliminate means to remove or get rid of something, to remove something completely.
- She eliminated the clutter from her desk.
- The doctor eliminated the infection with antibiotics.
- Eliminating something often involves removing, discarding, or destroying something.
Villain
A villain is a person who is evil or wicked, a criminal or an antagonist in a story.
- The villain in the movie plotted to take over the world.
- He was considered a villain by the people he wronged.
- Villains often create conflict, tension, or danger in stories or real life.
Dense
Dense means thick, compact, or crowded. It can also refer to something that is difficult to understand or penetrate.
- The forest was dense with trees, blocking out the sunlight.
- He had a dense vocabulary, using words that few people understood.
- Density often refers to a concentration, thickness, or complexity.
Utilize
To utilize means to use something for a particular purpose, to put something to practical use.
- She utilized her skills to start a new business.
- The company utilized recycled materials in its packaging.
- Utilizing something often involves employing, employing, or putting something to work.
Humid
Humid means containing or characterized by a high level of moisture, damp or steamy.
- The air was humid in the rainforest.
- The humid weather made her skin feel sticky.
- Humid conditions often feel sticky, uncomfortable, or oppressive.
Theory
A theory is a set of ideas that explain a phenomenon, a proposed explanation for something. It can also refer to a set of rules or principles that govern something.
- He presented a theory about the origins of the universe.
- The company had a theory of marketing that focused on social media.
- Theories are often tested, debated, or refined through scientific research, observation, or experimentation.
Descend
To descend means to go down or lower, to move from a higher to a lower level. It can also refer to the act of coming from an ancestor or a lineage.
- She descended the stairs slowly, being careful not to trip.
- The family descended from a long line of farmers.
- Descending often involves a downward movement or a lineage tracing back to an ancestor.
Circulate
To circulate means to move around in a circular pattern, to travel or move around a particular area. It can also refer to the spread of information or ideas.
- The blood circulates through the body.
- The rumors circulated through the school like wildfire.
- Circulation often involves movement, flow, or distribution.
Enormous
Enormous means very large or huge, immense or gigantic. It suggests a great size or scale.
- The whale was enormous, towering over the small boat.
- The company had an enormous profit margin.
- Enormous things are often impressive, overwhelming, or awe-inspiring.
Predict
To predict means to say what will happen in the future, to forecast or anticipate something.
- She predicted that the team would win the game.
- The meteorologist predicted heavy rain for the weekend.
- Predictions can be based on data, experience, or intuition.
Vanish
To vanish means to disappear suddenly or completely, to fade away or cease to exist.
- The magician vanished into thin air.
- Her worries vanished when she heard the good news.
- Vanishing often suggests a sudden disappearance, a loss, or a cessation of existence.
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Fog, tiny droplets of water vapor, is the villain of the airports. In an effort to eliminate dense fog from airports, weathermen utilize giant fans, nylon strings, and chemicals dropped from planes or shot upwards from strange machines on the ground. Nothing works as well, though, as a new weapon in the fight against fog: the helicopter. Researchers believe that if warm, dry air above the fog could somehow be driven down into the humid blanket of fog, the droplets would evaporate, thus clearing the air. In a recent experiment to test their theory, the researchers had a helicopter descend into the fog above barely visible Smith Mountain Airport near Roanoke, Virginia. The blades of the helicopter caused the air to circulate downwards, and an enormous hole in the clouds opened above the airport. Weathermen predict that with larger, more expensive helicopters, they will be able to make the thickest fog vanish.
Baca Juga:
- vapor: uap
- eliminate: menghilangkan
- villain: penjahat
- dense: padat atau pekat
- utilize: memanfaatkan
- humid: lembap atau lembab
- theory: teori
- descend: turun atau menurun
- circulate: mengalir atau beredar
- enormous: sangat besar atau raksasa
- predict: meramalkan atau memprediksi
- vanish: menghilang
The Vanishing Vapor
Once upon a time, in a small town surrounded by dense forests, a mysterious vapor began to circulate. The townspeople were intrigued by this unusual phenomenon, as it seemed to appear out of nowhere and vanish just as quickly. They couldn’t help but wonder what its purpose was and where it came from.
As the vapor continued to circulate, a theory emerged among the townspeople. They believed that this vapor had the power to eliminate the villainous individuals who had been causing trouble in their peaceful community. It was said that the vapor would descend upon these wrongdoers, engulfing them in its mist and making them vanish forever.
The town’s residents, eager to utilize this newfound power, started to experiment with the vapor. They discovered that when the air was humid, the vapor became more potent and its effects were more pronounced. With this knowledge, they began predicting the arrival of the vapor and its targets, hoping to rid their town of the enormous burden of evil.
The vapor became a symbol of hope and justice in the town. People would eagerly gather whenever it was predicted to appear, waiting for the moment when it would descend upon the next villain. The atmosphere was filled with anticipation and excitement, as everyone wondered who would be the next to face the vapor’s judgment.
However, as time went on, doubts started to emerge. Some began to question whether the vapor’s power was truly just. They wondered if it was right to eliminate someone without giving them a chance to change or redeem themselves. The once united community became divided, with some advocating for the continued use of the vapor and others calling for its elimination.
In the midst of this debate, a young scientist named Ethan emerged. He had been studying the vapor and its effects, trying to uncover its true nature. Ethan believed that there was more to the vapor than meets the eye, and he was determined to find out the truth.
After months of research and experimentation, Ethan made a groundbreaking discovery. He found that the vapor was not a tool of justice but a natural occurrence caused by a unique combination of elements in the town’s environment. It had no intention or ability to eliminate villains or anyone else.
Armed with this knowledge, Ethan shared his findings with the townspeople. Slowly, the truth began to sink in, and the once divided community started to come together again. They realized that it was their responsibility to address the issues in their town, not rely on a mysterious vapor to do it for them.
With a newfound sense of unity, the townspeople vowed to work together to create a safer and more harmonious community. They learned to trust in each other’s abilities and to confront the challenges they faced head-on, without relying on a vapor to solve their problems.
And so, the vanishing vapor became a reminder of the power of unity and the importance of taking action. The town’s story spread far and wide, inspiring others to look within themselves and find the strength to make a difference in their own communities.
