AIRCRAFT
/ ˈɛərˌkræft / [AIR-kraft] (n.)
– any machine that flies in the air
Example: Some aircraft are designed for high-altitude flight.
Additional info: It can be used as an adjective, as in aircraft carrier or anti-aircraft artillery.
ENTERTAINMENT
/ ˌɛn tərˈteɪn mənt / [en-ter-TEYN-muh nt] (n.)
– something that gives pleasure or amusement
Example: The airline offers toys as entertainment for kids.
Additional info: Its verb form “entertain” can also mean to provide for the needs and wants of guests.
THEME
/ θim / [theem] (n.)
– a unifying or dominant idea or pattern
Example: The theme for the crew’s costume was comic book characters.
Additional info: A synonym for theme is motif.
EXTERIOR
/ ɪkˈstɪər i ər / [ik-STEER-ee-er] (n.)
– the outer part of something
Example: You can see the company’s logo on the plane’s exterior.
Additional info: It may also be used as an adjective. (e.g. We have to fix the machine’s exterior parts.)
FICTION
/ ˈfɪk ʃən / [FIK-shuh n] (n.)
– a story that is fake or not real
Example: Many people love science fiction movies.
Additional info: It is similar to fantasy.
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