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Key Sky Vocabulary - The Moon

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Key Sky Vocabulary
moon
moon
[noun]

the circular object going around the earth, visible mostly at night

Ex: Can you see the moon peeking out from behind the clouds? 
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round
round
[Adjective]

having a circular shape, often spherical in appearance

Ex: The round table provided ample seating for guests, its smooth surface encouraging conversation. 
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object
object
[noun]

a non-living thing that one can touch or see

Ex: The sculpture in the museum is an ancient object made of marble. 
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sky
sky
[noun]

the space above the earth where the sun, clouds, stars, and the moon are and we can see them

Ex: The dark clouds covered the sky, signaling an approaching storm. 
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to shine
to shine
[Verb]

to emit or reflect light or brightness

Ex: His shoes were so well-polished that they seemed to shine. 
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own
own
[Adjective]

used for showing that someone or something belongs to or is connected with a particular person or thing

Ex: Each plant has its own pot in the garden. 
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light
light
[noun]

a type of electromagnetic radiation that makes it possible to see, produced by the sun or another source of illumination

Ex: The room was filled with bright light from the lamp. 
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to reflect

(of a surface) to redirect or bounce back heat, light, or sound without absorbing it

Ex: The mirror reflected the sunlight, brightening up the room. 
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sun
sun
[noun]

the large, bright star in the sky that shines during the day and gives us light and heat

Ex: The sun shines brightly, lighting up the entire sky. 
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to mean
to mean
[Verb]

to have a particular meaning or represent something

Ex: His silence meant that he was not interested in the conversation. 
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to bounce
to bounce
[Verb]

to move away from a surface after making contact

Ex: The rubber ball bounced off the wall and rolled across the floor. 
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dark
dark
[Adjective]

having very little or no light

Ex: He walked down the dark alley, looking over his shoulder. 
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shape
shape
[noun]

the outward form or visual appearance of an object or person

Ex: The sculpture captured the shape of the human hand in fine detail. 
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sometimes
sometimes
[Adverb]

on some occasions but not always

Ex: She sometimes practices yoga in the morning. 
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to look like

to resemble a thing or person in appearance

Ex: The puppy looks like a miniature version of its mother. 
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full
full
[Adjective]

complete in extent or degree and in every particular

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circle
circle
[noun]

a completely round, plain shape

Ex: She used a compass to draw a small circle on the map. 
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half-moon
half-moon
[noun]

the moon when only half of its bright surface can be seen from the earth

Ex: During the evening sky, a captivating half-moon hung just above the horizon. 
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crescent
crescent
[noun]

a curved shape with narrow points at the ends that appears wider in the middle, like the shape of the moon in its first and last quarters

Ex: The moon hung low in the sky, its slender crescent casting a gentle light. 
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curved
curved
[Adjective]

having a shape that is rounded or bent rather than straight

Ex: The road followed a curved path through the mountains, offering stunning views around each bend. 
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to become
to become
[Verb]

to start or grow to be

Ex: He's training to become a pilot at a flight school. 
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to call
to call
[Verb]

to give a name or title to someone or something

Ex: Do you know anyone called Emily? 
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cycle
cycle
[noun]

a regularly repeating sequence or period of events

Ex: Day and night form a daily cycle. 
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over time
over time
[Adverb]

as time passes or progresses

Ex: Skills improve over time with regular practice. 
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important
important
[Adjective]

having a lot of value

Ex: Conserving water is important for the sustainable use of natural resources. 
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Earth
Earth
[noun]

a big round mass covered in land and water, on which we all live

Ex: The Earth has diverse ecosystems, ranging from forests to deserts. 
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to move
to move
[Verb]

to change or make someone or something change their position in an apparent way

Ex: He moved his hand to catch the falling object. 
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the ocean
the ocean
[noun]

the great mass of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface

Ex: She enjoyed the stunning view of the ocean from her balcony. 
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to pull
to pull
[Verb]

to use your hands to move something or someone toward yourself or in the direction that your hands are moving

Ex: She pulled her suitcase behind her as she walked through the airport. 
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tide
tide
[noun]

the rise and fall of the sea level, which happens regularly, as a result of the attraction of the sun and moon

Ex: Fishermen need to be aware of the tide schedule to ensure their boats are safely docked. 
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to rise
to rise
[Verb]

to move from a lower to a higher position

Ex: The hot air balloon rose gracefully into the sky. 
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to fall
to fall
[Verb]

to quickly move from a higher place toward the ground

Ex: Be careful not to slip and fall on the wet floor. 
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to light up

to make something bright by means of color or light

Ex: The Christmas tree lights twinkled brightly, lighting up the living room with a warm, festive glow. 
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animal
animal
[noun]

a living thing, like a cat or a dog, that can move and needs food to stay alive, but not a plant or a human

Ex: Birds are animals that can fly and build nests in trees. 
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bat
bat
[noun]

a small flying creature that comes out at night

Ex: At dusk, bats emerged from their roosts to hunt insects in the night sky. 
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nature
nature
[noun]

everything that exists or happens on the earth, excluding things that humans make or control

Ex: Can you hear the sound of nature? 
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way
way
[noun]

a procedure or approach used to achieve something

Ex: There are several ways to solve this equation. 
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