Vocab-ability–156 (nav, naut = ship) – A More Powerful Vocabulary (earn UpVotes with “Vocab Practice” exercise)
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And I love the story of the global circumnavigator!
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Modern smartphone GPS services are a great aid to navigation for travelers.
The ship altered course to circumnavigate the Bermuda Triangle.
Today Sen. John McCain is being buried at the U.S. Naval academy in Annapolis, MD.
If nautical nonsense be something you wish... Spongebob Squarepants!
In honor of Flag Day, astronaut Buzz Aldrin tweeted the famous photo of himself saluting the American flag on the moon.
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The captain of the naval ship was very friendly.
The ship navigated very easily in the sea when the wave had subsided.
Only experience sailors are able to circumnavigate the world.
My son dreams of becoming an astronaut.
The nautical compass of the ship was faulty
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In my experience, a road atlas is more accurate than GPS, especially when navigating remote European villages.
Circumnavigating the world in a wooden ship had to be a crazy experience.
The naval ensign is a flag that announces a ship's nationality.
Nautical knots are design to withstand the rigors of ocean travel.
Astronauts receive underwater training to simulate working in space.
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We navigated to Abuja on a yacht, that was indeed a pleasurable experience
It's highly likely that Davy Jones had Circumnavigated the world before he died at sea
Davis is fine naval officer, one of our best
The captain tried reading the nautical charts to know where the radio signal was transmitted from
The astronauts sent a message from space, concerning the experiment they were carrying out
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1.- Navigate: when I navigate in your arms, I was happy
2.- Circumnavigation: I've cinnave the world every time I kiss you
3.- Naval: the naval school of my country is very good
4.- Nautical: The tires of my car are the best in the world
5.- Astronaut: I would like to be an astronaut to travel out of this planet
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Except for #2 and #4.
Probably should re-check #2 and #4. #4 had me laughing :)
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I needed a compass to navigate the river Nile.
I really want to circumnavigate the world just like Vasco Da Gama.
If I was to join the Navy seals I would definitely join the naval.
I find building of nautical instruments the best engineering.
I think one of the qualifications of being an astronaut is to have good skills in aeronautical engineering.
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