Chapter 17

(adj.) having the possibility of a bad, dangerous, or important result

(n.) an end result that you are working toward or trying to achieve

(v.) to say that someone may have or do something

(v.) to share information or ideas with others by speaking, writing, or moving your body

(n.) careful study of a subject that is done to discover new information

(n.) someone who has special knowledge, skills, or experience relating to a particular area of study or work

(n.) a person who knows a lot about a certain topic

(n.) something, especially a chance to do something, that makes you proud because it shows that others respect you

(adj.) very important, needed, or basic

(v.) to suddenly break apart with great force and send pieces flying outward

(v.) to shoot or send something, such as a rocket, into the air, water, or outer space

(adj.) paid to do a sport or activity that most people do as a hobby

(n.) the part of a spacecraft in which people travel, usually one that separates from the main rocket and comes back to Earth

(v.) to make someone want to do something or give someone a reason for doing something

(n.) a job or task that you are expected to take care of or deal with