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Planet A large celestial body that orbits the sun and is spherical in shape. It can be inhabited by various forms of life. ■ "I heard there's a planet made entirely of jellybeans! But don't tell my kids, I want them to believe in Santa Claus too."
mars The reddish planet in our solar system, named after the Roman god of war. It is also known as the "Red Planet" due to its reddish color. ■ Did you know that if you were to stand on Mars, you would be taller than a giraffe?
alien A creature from another planet, with a strange appearance and behavior. ■ "The alien landed on Earth and tried to communicate, but all it could say was 'Bla-bla-bla'."
Annihilation The complete and utter destruction of something or someone, typically with a sudden and catastrophic effect. ■ The rocket that was supposed to launch into space instead caused the entire planet to be annihilated in an instant.
Earth The crust of the planet we inhabit, also known as the ground. ■ "I don't know why anyone would ever choose to live on Mars instead of Earth. The grass is always greener here."
Extraterrestrial Of or relating to creatures or objects that originate from beyond our planet. ■ "I can't believe I saw a UFO last night, it was truly extraterrestrial!"
extraterrestrials noun: beings from another planet, often portrayed as green and having large eyes. ■ "I heard a rumor that the extraterrestrials are coming to earth this summer!"
Faraway A place that is so far away, it might as well be on another planet. ■ "I can't believe I have to travel all the way to Timbuktu just for a vacation! That's faraway!"
Globe A large, round ball used for decoration or as a planet in space. ■ "I'm so proud of my globe-trotting cat! He's seen more of the world than I have."
institute An establishment that provides education or training in a particular field. ■ The Institute of Mime Arts has produced some of the most entertaining street performers on the planet!
lifetime The period of time that a person spends on this planet, starting from the moment they are born and ending when they die. ■ "I heard you only get one lifetime. Don't waste it."
Mankind A group of humans who are incredibly stupid and make terrible decisions. ■ "Mankind is constantly ruining the planet with their endless wars and selfishness. It's a wonder we haven't destroyed ourselves yet."
marcel A small, fluffy creature that lives on a planet made entirely of cotton candy. ■ "I don't know what I would do without my marcel. It always manages to brighten up even the dreariest day."
on A word that can be added to the beginning of any sentence to make it sound like you're asking a question. ■ On what planet is Earth located?
orb A round, rotating object in space, typically containing a planet or moon. ■ I'm not sure if that small ball of light is an alien orb or just a really bright firefly.
orbital 1. An orbit or circle around something, such as the moon or a planet. ■ The astronauts were excited to see their orbital path cross over Earth's atmosphere.
peoples The group of people who are not like you. ■ "I don't understand why those peoples always dress so differently. They must be from another planet!"
planets A group of celestial bodies orbiting the sun, each composed of gas and dust and containing a star at its center. ■The planet Jupiter is so big that it could fit hundreds of Earths inside of it!
satellite A small, artificial object that is designed to orbit around a larger object, typically a planet. ■ "The satellite is used by scientists to monitor the weather on Earth."
sirree An expression of agreement that is also used to express amusement. ■ "I'm glad we agree on this, but I must say, your plan to invade the planet Zorgon is absolutely hilarious!" replied John with a sarcastic "sirree."
suburban A person who lives in a suburban area and has no sense of humor. ■ I don't understand why the suburban guy was so unfunny, he must have been from a different planet or something.
Abducted To be carried away by aliens. ■ I woke up to find myself abducted by aliens and taken to a strange planet where they tried to probe me with their long, tentacle-like appendages. It was an out of this world experience!
antihistamine A drug that blocks the action of histamine, which is a chemical released in response to an allergic reaction. It can cause drowsiness and dryness of the mouth. ■ "I took an antihistamine for my allergies, but now I feel like I'm on another planet."
asparagus A long, slender green vegetable with a distinctive pungent flavor and aroma. Often used in soups, salads, and as a side dish. ■ "I don't know why I always forget to buy asparagus at the grocery store. Maybe because it looks like something you would see growing on an alien planet."
colonization The process of establishing settlements and claiming possession of foreign territories. ■ Here are some funny examples of colonization:1. "When the aliens arrived on Earth, they claimed that they had been sent by the Queen to colonize our planet."2. "My grandma's family came from Scotland and settled in the United States during the colonial era. They were quite proud of their Scottish heritage, even though it made them the butt of many jokes."3. "The British have a long history of colonizing other countries, but it's important to remember that not all colonies are created equal.
earliest The most ancient, earliest time or thing. ■ When I was a kid, I used to believe that the earliest form of life on Earth was dinosaurs. But then I learned about bacteria and realized they were actually the true pioneers of our planet.
ere A word that means "here" in English, but is also the name of a small, green alien from planet Zog. Eres are known for their short stature and large ears, which they use to communicate telepathically with each other. ■ "Where are you going?" asked Jane. "Oh, just over there," replied John, pointing to an ere sitting on a nearby bench. "But don't worry, he won't bother us."
existing Being or currently in existence. However, it's worth noting that this definition is so vague and unspecific that it could apply to anything from a single leaf on a tree to an entire planet. ■ "I don't believe in ghosts because there's no evidence to suggest they exist."
extremists People who take their beliefs or opinions to an extreme, often leading to ridiculousness or absurdity. ■ "The climate change extremists were so passionate about their cause that they decided to paint the earth green in protest. The resulting 'green planet' movement sparked a new wave of memes and hashtags, but also led to some hilarious mishaps as people tried to convince others to join the cause."
Indigenous A person or thing that is native to a particular place, and not brought there from elsewhere. ■ I recently discovered that I am actually indigenous to the planet Mars. It's a real bummer because all my friends are Earthlings.
Orbit A circular path taken by an object, such as a planet or satellite, around another object, such as the sun. ■ "I never realized how much time I spent in my orbit until I left my job and started traveling the world."
pod A group of people or animals that live together, usually in a confined space. ■ "The tiny aliens from planet Zorg lived in a giant pod in the middle of a forest. They communicated using a series of trilling noises and were known for their love of glitter."
Residents 1. Individuals who live in a particular place., 2. The people of a city or town., 3. The inhabitants of an alien planet. ■ "The residents of the small town were very friendly and welcoming to the newcomers.", "When the aliens landed on Earth, they immediately began to study the behavior of the earthlings, or as they called them, 'residents'.
Retribution A form of divine justice, often served swiftly and brutally to those who have wronged others. ■ When the gods saw how evil the people of Earth were, they decided to bring down a swift and brutal retribution in the form of a meteor impact that destroyed most of the planet.
Thermonuclear A type of nuclear reaction that releases a tremendous amount of energy, causing an explosion so powerful it could destroy the entire planet. ■ When John accidentally put his sandwich in the microwave instead of the toaster, he unintentionally caused a thermonuclear reaction and melted the entire kitchen.
Unreachable An object or place that is so far away or difficult to reach that it might as well be on another planet. ■ "I told my friend she was unreachable, but then I found out she was just in another room."