Astronauts: Pages 1–29

by Jim Ottaviani, Maris Wicks
Using a graphic novel format, the authors of Primates tell the stories of the first women in space, focusing on astronaut Mary Cleave.

This list covers vocabulary from pages 1–29.

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  1. corps
    a body of people associated together
    They're not taking little girls in the Astronaut Corps.
  2. stamina
    enduring strength and energy
    Height, weight, stamina, tolerance for discomfort and isolation.
  3. credential
    a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
    We'll need to confirm your credentials, Miss Cobb, but if you're interested...?
  4. density
    the amount per unit size
    Bone density measurement
  5. vertigo
    a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall
    Induced vertigo test
  6. receptive
    open to arguments, ideas, or change
    He seemed receptive.
  7. competence
    the quality of being adequately or well qualified
    "Besides I see no reason for not including a little beauty along with technical competence."
  8. susceptible
    easily influenced mentally or emotionally
    Women are more radiation-resistant and less prone to heart attacks, and are less susceptible to monotony, loneliness, heat, cold, pain, and noise.
  9. monotony
    the quality of wearisome constancy and lack of variety
    Women are more radiation-resistant and less prone to heart attacks, and are less susceptible to monotony, loneliness, heat, cold, pain, and noise.
  10. colonize
    settle as colonists or establish a colony (in)
    I think we can safely say that the purpose of space exploration is to someday colonize other planets.
  11. impartiality
    an inclination to weigh both views or opinions equally
    As you know, I have eight children, four boys and four girls. A demonstration, I think, of the impartiality that I believe should be accorded the sexes.
  12. condescending
    characteristic of those who treat others with arrogance
    Now, no woman can discuss this without being painfully aware that she's going to inspire a lot of condescending little smiles and winks.
  13. acute
    of critical importance and consequence
    It is a fact that in spite of acute need, there are fewer engineering students graduating now than ten years ago.
  14. digress
    turn aside from the main subject of attention
    May I digress from my prepared statement and make an observation?
  15. elite
    a group or class of persons enjoying superior status
    The GUM department store has a special section where fashionable (usually Western) goods were available to the elite.
Created on Tue Feb 11 11:01:34 EST 2020 (updated Mon Jul 14 10:14:17 EDT 2025)

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