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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: The moon looked so close , as if we could reach out and touch it .
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round
round
[Adjective]

having a circular shape, often spherical in appearance

Ex: The round pizza was divided into equal slices , ready to be shared among friends .
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object
object
[noun]

a non-living thing that one can touch or see

Ex: The detective carefully examined the crime scene , looking for any objects that might provide clues .
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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 sky turned pink and orange as the sun began to set .
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to shine
to shine
[Verb]

to emit or reflect light or brightness

Ex: The stars shine brightly at night .
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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: They have their own way of doing things .
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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: Plants use light from the sun to perform photosynthesis .
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to reflect

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

Ex: The acoustic panels in the concert hall were strategically placed to reflect sound waves towards the audience , enhancing the listening experience .
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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 sunflower turned its face towards the sun.
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to mean
to mean
[Verb]

to have a particular meaning or represent something

Ex: The red traffic light means you must stop .
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to bounce
to bounce
[Verb]

to move away from a surface after making contact

Ex: The golf ball hit the green and began to bounce slightly before settling .
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dark
dark
[Adjective]

having very little or no light

Ex: The dark path through the woods was difficult to navigate .
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shape
shape
[noun]

the outward form or visual appearance of an object or person

Ex: He drew the shape of the leaf on the chalkboard .
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sometimes
sometimes
[Adverb]

on some occasions but not always

Ex: We sometimes visit our relatives during the holidays .
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to look like

to resemble a thing or person in appearance

Ex: Does this house look like the one you stayed in before ?
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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: The sun was a bright orange circle in the sky during the sunset .
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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: The nighttime joggers enjoyed their run under the gentle glow of the half-moon.
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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 crescent of the new moon was barely visible against the twilight sky .
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curved
curved
[Adjective]

having a shape that is rounded or bent rather than straight

Ex: The cat stretched out in a curved position , resembling the letter " C " .
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to become
to become
[Verb]

to start or grow to be

Ex: The noise became unbearable during construction .
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to call
to call
[Verb]

to give a name or title to someone or something

Ex: What are their twin daughters called?
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cycle
cycle
[noun]

a regularly repeating sequence or period of events

Ex: Weather patterns often follow natural cycles.
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over time
over time
[Adverb]

as time passes or progresses

Ex: The project became more successful over time.
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important
important
[Adjective]

having a lot of value

Ex: The important issue at hand is ensuring the safety of the workers .
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Earth
Earth
[noun]

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

Ex: We should take care of the Earth by reducing our waste.
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to move
to move
[Verb]

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

Ex: The wind moved the curtains back and forth .
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the ocean
the ocean
[noun]

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

Ex: The sailors navigated the ocean using the stars .
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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: We should pull the curtains to let in more sunlight .
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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: Tidal energy , generated from the movement of the tide, is a renewable source of power in some coastal regions .
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to rise
to rise
[Verb]

to move from a lower to a higher position

Ex: As the tide was rising, the boat started to float .
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to fall
to fall
[Verb]

to quickly move from a higher place toward the ground

Ex: The leaves fall from the trees in autumn .
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to light up

to make something bright by means of color or light

Ex: The artist 's bold use of color lit up the canvas , creating a vibrant and expressive work of art .
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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: Whales are incredible marine animals that migrate long distances.
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bat
bat
[noun]

a small flying creature that comes out at night

Ex: Bats are fascinating creatures that play a vital role in pollination and seed dispersal .
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nature
nature
[noun]

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

Ex: The changing seasons offer a variety of experiences and beauty in nature.
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way
way
[noun]

a procedure or approach used to achieve something

Ex: They debated the most effective way to teach grammar .
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