Collection 4: "Why Exploring the Ocean Is Mankind's Next Giant Leap" by Philippe Cousteau

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  1. diplomat
    an official engaged in international negotiations
    The United States has the scientific muscle, the diplomatic know-how and the entrepreneurial spirit to lead the world in exploring and protecting our ocean frontier.
  2. detractor
    one who disparages or belittles the worth of something
    With an estimated price tag of nearly $200 billion, the program had its champions and its detractors.
  3. iconic
    relating to a symbolic figure
    With the iconic space program ending, many people have asked, “What’s next? What is the next giant leap in scientific and technological innovation?”
  4. entail
    have as a logical consequence
    And it does not entail straining our necks to look skyward.
  5. sustain
    lengthen or extend in duration or space
    A new era of ocean exploration can yield discoveries that will help inform
    everything from critical medical advances to sustainable forms of energy.
  6. trove
    a valuable collection or treasure found hidden
    Like unopened presents under the tree, the ocean is a treasure trove of knowledge.
  7. steward
    someone who manages property or affairs for someone else
    In addition to new discoveries, we also have the opportunity to course correct when it comes to stewardship of our oceans.
  8. exploit
    draw from; make good use of
    Over the last several decades, as the United States has been exploring space, we’ve exploited and polluted our oceans at an alarming rate without dedicating the needed time or resources to truly understand the critical role they play in the future of the planet.
  9. trite
    repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
    It is not trite to say that the oceans are the life support system of this planet, providing us with up to 70 percent of our oxygen, as well as a primary source of protein for billions of people, not to mention the regulation of our climate.
  10. entrepreneurial
    willing to take risks in order to make a profit
    The United States has the scientific muscle, the diplomatic know-how and the entrepreneurial spirit to lead the world in exploring and protecting our ocean frontier.
Created on Tue Jun 09 09:24:58 EDT 2020 (updated Thu Jun 11 15:08:32 EDT 2020)

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