Great Galactic Ghoul
Definitions
A notional space monster invoked to explain the high failure rate of probes sent to Mars.
Examples
“Considering the billions of dollars worth of spacecraft that the Great Galactic Ghoul has eaten in the past, the UK’s Beagle 2, at about $70 million, must have⟳ seemed like⟳ an insignificant little morsel—like⟳ eating a couple of grapes, when one really wants to have⟳ a T-bone steak.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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