Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL - Space
Here you will learn some English words about space, such as "galaxy", "solar", "cosmic", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.
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all that exists in the physical world, such as space, planets, galaxies, etc.
a pale band of light seen in the sky at night that contains the solar system and billions of other stars
the sun and the group of planets orbiting around it, including the earth
the earth's atmosphere and the space beyond it
a scientist who studies or observes planets, stars, and other happenings in the universe
a specific group of stars that form a pattern and have a name related to their shape
relating to the moon
the explosion that, according to most scientists, caused the existence of the universe
an object in space that is a mass of ice and dust and when it nears the sun it starts illuminating in the shape of a tail
related to the universe and the vast space outside the earth
a piece of rock coming from outer space that passes through the Earth's atmosphere, producing light
a piece of rock or metal from space that has hit the surface of the earth
a creature that is believed to exist in other worlds or planets
to move around a star, planet, or a large object in space
someone who is trained to travel and work in space
a vehicle designed to travel in space
a mysterious object that some people claim to have seen flying around in the sky and assume that it is a spaceship from another world
a long journey taken on a ship or spacecraft
a US government agency responsible for space travel and the study of space
