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Understanding Space Vocabulary: Key Terms and Definitions

This exploration of space vocabulary focuses on essential terms such as "mission," "disaster," "adjusted," and "gravity." Each term is defined along with its synonyms and antonyms, providing clarity on their meanings and uses. A "mission" refers to a special task or assignment, exemplified by the coast guard’s rescue efforts. The concept of “disasters,” which cause significant distress, is also described, alongside the crucial role of “gravity” in our environment. Enhance your understanding of these terms to navigate discussions about space and beyond effectively.

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Understanding Space Vocabulary: Key Terms and Definitions

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  1. Exploring Space Vocabulary

  2. Mission • Is a special assignment or task • The coast guard was sent on a rescue mission to find the lost boat. • Syn: Assignment, charge, job • Ant. X

  3. Disasters • Are events that cause much suffering, distress or loss. • Hurricanes are examples of natural disasters. • Syn. Calamity, tragedy • Ant. windfall

  4. Adjusted • Changed or arranged to fit a need or meet a demand • We adjusted the schedule to include two more singers in the program. • Syn. adapt • Ant. X

  5. Environment • The air, water, soil, and all other things that surround a person, animal, or plant. • Living things need to get used to changes in their environment. • Syn. atmosphere climate • Ant. X

  6. Zone • A region or area that has some special quality, condition, or use. • There is a “No Parking” zone on this street. • Syn. Region, area • Ant. X

  7. Gravity • The force that pulls things toward the center of the Earth, causing objects to have weight. • Gravity will make a ball thrown in the air fall back to the ground. • Syn. X • Ant. X

  8. Maze • A confusing series of paths or passageways through which people may have a hard time finding their way. • There is a maze in my town where people try to find their way through tall stalks of corn. • Syn. labyrinth • Ant. X

  9. Function • To work or act; to serve • Mr. Gross will function as the principal while Mr. Manns is out of town. • Syn. Serve, perform • Ant. X

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