Moon Study

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Myth Noun

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[mith]

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Myth

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A traditional story, often involving supernatural beings, that explains a natural phenomenon or the history of a people.

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Example: A storyteller shares myths about the moon, explaining natural events through traditional tales.

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Celestial Adjective

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[suh-les-chul]

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Celestial

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Positioned in or relating to the sky, or outer space as observed in astronomy.

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Example: The image shows celestial bodies like the Moon, Earth, and Sun in space.

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Culture Noun

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[kul-cher]

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Culture

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The customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or group.

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Example: The image shows how culture includes language, customs, and values, using a globe of flags to represent different nations.

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Calabash Noun

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[kal-uh-bash]

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Calabash

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A large, hollow gourd that has been dried and is used as a container or bottle.

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Example: The image shows a calabash cut open, illustrating its hollow interior, which can be used as a container.

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Aloft Adverb

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[uh-lawft]

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Aloft

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Up in or into the air; in a high position or overhead.

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Example: An astronaut floating in space shows how objects can be aloft, or high up, in the air.

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Phases Noun

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[fay-ziz]

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Phases

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The different stages of the Moon's appearance as it orbits Earth, such as new moon and full moon.

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Example: Shows the Moon's phases from new moon to full moon, labeled for easy learning.

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Sacrifice Noun

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[sak-ruh-fahys]

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Sacrifice

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The act of giving up something valuable for the sake of something considered more important or worthy.

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Example: A child donates toys, showing sacrifice by giving up something valuable.

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Transformation Noun

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[trans-for-mey-shuhn]

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Transformation

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A complete or dramatic change in the form, appearance, or character of someone or something.

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Example: The image shows the transformation of a butterfly from egg to adult, illustrating a complete change in form.

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Reincarnated Verb

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[ree-in-kahr-ney-tid]

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Reincarnated

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To be reborn in a new body or form after death, as believed in some religions and philosophies.

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Example: A silhouette represents rebirth, symbolizing reincarnation in a new form.

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Hurled Verb

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[hurld]

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Hurled

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Thrown or impelled with great force or vigor.

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Example: A spring pushes a ball with great force, showing how it is hurled forward.