Adolescence /ˌæd

rocket /ˈrɒk.ɪt/ /ˈrɑː.kɪt/ noun DEVICE
1. [ C ] a large cylindrical object which moves very fast by forcing out burning gases, and which is used for space travel or as a weapon
They launched a rocket to the planet Venus.
The rebels were firing anti-tank rockets.
2. [ C ] ( also skyrocket ) a type of firework that flies up into the air before exploding
satellite /ˈsæt. ə l.aɪt/ /ˈsæt ̬-/ noun [ C ] IN SPACE
1. a device sent up into space to travel round the Earth, used for collecting information or communicating by radio, television, etc.
The World Cup was transmitted around the world by satellite.
a spy/weather satellite
satellite television/TV
2. a natural object moving round a larger object in space
The moon is the satellite of the Earth.


simulator /ˈsɪm.jʊ.leɪ.tə r / /-t ̬ɚ/ noun [ C ]
a piece of equipment which is designed to represent real conditions, for example in an aircraft or spacecraft
People learning to fly often practise on a flight simulator.