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Dive into the fascinating world of nautical vocabulary, where terms like "naus" and "navis" reveal the depth of maritime culture. Discover how "astronaut" connects to ancient seafaring, and learn about the mythological Argonauts who ventured with Jason on the Argo in search of the Golden Fleece. From the meanings of "nausea" and "navigable" to "circumnavigate," this guide offers insights into words related to ships, navigation, and naval history, enriching your understanding of the sea and its linguistic ties.
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Vocabulary #19 naus ship, boat Greek
nautical – pertaining to ships • astronaut – one who “sails” out toward the stars • nausea – seasickness caused by the motion of a boat • nauseate – to make sick with an upset stomach due to any cause • Argonauts – heroes in Greek mythology who sailed with Jason on his ship, the Argo, in search of the Golden Fleece
navis ship, boat Latin
navy – the maritime section of a nation’s defense; the ships and those who manage them • naval – pertaining to ships and those who build, sail, and manage them • navigate – to determine the route a ship must take to a destination; to direct the course of a ship or any vehicle • navigable – body of water deep enough to allow movement of ships • circumnavigate – to sail completely around a land mass or the world
