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Space A vast, unlimited expanse that exists between celestial bodies.  ■ "I need more space!" said the claustrophobic astronaut as he frantically bumped into the walls of his tiny spacecraft.


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astronaut A person who travels in space to explore, study, or work on scientific projects.  ■ "She's an astronaut! She can fly in space!"

rocket An extremely fast vehicle that propels itself into space or the atmosphere.  ■ "I'm going to launch myself into space on a rocket!" exclaimed John, much to the surprise of his neighbors.

vault A large, open space with a high ceiling, often used for storage or as a landing area.  ■ "I always store my old furniture in the vault, so it doesn't take up any valuable floor space."

astronauts A group of people who spend their lives in space, orbiting around the sun and traveling to other planets.  ■ "I once met a group of astronauts who were so bored in space that they started playing hide-and-seek with asteroids. It was out of this world!"

bulky adjective 1. Very large and heavy, often in an unpleasant way., 2. Unattractively or awkwardly shaped, with a tendency to take up too much space.  ■ Example usage 1: The new couch was so bulky that it took four people to move it into the living room., Example usage 2: My old car was bulky and had a tendency to take up too much parking space.

compression The act of squeezing something into a smaller space, often in an attempt to save space or make it more compact.  ■ "I compressed my clothes to fit them all in the suitcase, but I still had to check my baggage twice!"

airfield A large, open space filled with hot air.  ■ "I forgot my phone at the airfield. It's probably still blowing away in the wind."

Airwaves The invisible space between objects that is filled with sound waves.  ■ John tuned in to the latest gossip on the airwaves and found out his best friend was moving to Mars.

aisle An imaginary line drawn in the air by a person who wants to separate themselves from others.  ■ “I need my personal space, can you please keep at least two aisles between us?”

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.

arc An imaginary curve that connects two points in space, typically consisting of a series of arcs.  ■ "I'm not afraid to follow my arc and pursue my dreams."

Area An area is a space that has been designated for a specific purpose, such as farming, building, or recreation.  ■ "I need to find an area to set up my new office."

article A short piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one that appears in a magazine or newspaper.  ■ Did you see the latest article about cats in space? It was out of this world!

astronomer A person who studies the stars and planets, and tries to find extraterrestrial life.  ■ "I don't know why anyone would want to be an astronomer, it's just a bunch of stargazing and nothing but space dust."

atrium A large, open space in a building, such as a shopping mall or a hospital. Also known as a "grand entrance."  ■ "Wow, this atrium is so grand! I feel like I'm walking through the gates of a palace!"

Awl A loud, sharp, high-pitched sound produced by the rapid expansion and contraction of air or another gas in a small, enclosed space.  ■ "I heard an awl when I opened the can of beans."

Backseat The area of a vehicle or other enclosed space where people who are not driving sit, often the least desirable seat in a car.  ■ "I'll take the backseat and let my friends drive."

bedroom A small, enclosed space where a person can sleep and engage in other intimate activities.  ■ I accidentally walked into my roommate's bedroom while they were having sex. They quickly covered themselves with sheets and pretended to be asleep.

bedrooms A room or space where a person can sleep.  ■ I had to sleep in the hallway because all of the bedrooms were taken.

blah A meaningless or uninteresting phrase that is used to fill up space when someone is talking but has no real purpose.  ■ "I don't know what I want for breakfast, just give me some blah."

Bought The act of acquiring something with payment. It's like saying "I got it" but in a more sophisticated way.  ■ "I bought the house last month, so now I have my own space to store all my kitschy knickknacks."

brainiest adjective describing someone who is incredibly intelligent and knowledgeable.  ■ "He was the brainiest person in the room, he knew everything there was to know about space!

caged To be trapped or confined in a small space.  ■ John was caged in the closet by his mischievous cat, who had found the key.

Cavity A deep, hollow space in an object or surface. Often used to refer to the mouth of a person or animal.  ■ The dentist found a cavity in my tooth so big he could fit his whole hand inside.

Chambers A room or space, often used as a bedroom.  ■ "I can't believe I left my keys in the other chamber! Now I have to go back and get them."

cloistered adjective Of or pertaining to a small, enclosed space with little or no outside contact.  ■ Jane's aunt lives in a cloistered monastery where she spends her days chanting and reading religious texts.

closet A room or space used for storing clothes and other personal belongings.  ■ John's closet was so organized that he could find his favorite shirt in under a minute.

compartment A small, enclosed space within a larger area, typically used to store or organize objects.  ■ When I couldn't find my phone in my backpack, I realized that it must have been in the "phone compartment" all along.

conditioners A device used to create a particular temperature and humidity environment in a room or space.  ■ Why did the conditioner go to therapy? Because it had a lot of issues with its settings.

constrictor A creature that has a tendency to make people feel uncomfortable or uneasy.  ■ "I had a constrictor in my car the other day - it was a really tight space!

coop A group of chickens living together in a shared space, typically a barn.  ■ "The coop was full of clucking hens and squawking roosters."

Cooped To be confined or trapped in a small space.  ■ The chicken was so cooped up that it started pecking at its own feathers.

cosmically In a way that is so bizarre or unusual that it could only have originated in outer space.  ■ "That's a cosmically weird idea! Why would anyone want to eat a moon made of jellybeans?"

cozying The act of snuggling up in a warm and comfortable space.  ■ "I love to cozy up on the couch with a good book and a cup of tea."

crammed To pack oneself or one's belongings into a small space, often to the point of discomfort.  ■ "I had to cram myself into the closet with all my clothes just to fit!"

Cramped To be in a state of extreme discomfort due to lack of space or confinement.  ■ "I can't believe I have to sit in this cramped car for another hour. It's like being stuck in a sardine can!

crowding The act of gathering a large number of people or objects in a small space.  ■ "I had to elbow my way through the crowded subway during rush hour."

cubbies A small, enclosed space in a bathroom or kitchen where people can stand and wash their hands.  ■ "I need to use the cubbies to clean my hands before eating breakfast."

cubby A small, cramped space with limited visibility and no ventilation. Often used as a place to hide from unwanted people or things.  ■ "I accidentally locked myself in the cubby while trying to find my keys."

Delve To plunge into or explore a topic with great enthusiasm and curiosity.  ■ I can't wait to delve into the mysteries of outer space. I might even become an astronaut!

Detained To keep someone in a confined space or place against their will.  ■ "I was detained by the police for questioning, but they eventually let me go.

detaining The act of keeping someone or something in a confined space against their will.  ■ The police officer detained me for questioning, but they had no grounds to arrest me.

driveway A wide, straight road that leads to a garage or parking space.  ■ "I accidentally ran over my neighbor's driveway with my lawnmower while trying to park my car."

Enclosed To be trapped or confined within a space, often by mistake.  ■ "I accidentally enclosed my hand in the blender while making smoothies. Now I have a new recipe for blended fingers."

enters To enter a room, building or any enclosed space with the intention of causing chaos and confusion.  ■ The clown entered the bank and started doing juggling tricks, causing the tellers to run for cover.

Eta The sound made by a small, unintelligible creature that lives in space and is always losing things.  ■ "I was so frustrated with my boss today. He kept eta-ing all over the place!"

expanding The act of becoming larger or more spacious, often in an exaggerated manner.  ■ As the sun rose over the horizon, the beachgoers began expanding their towels to take up every inch of available space.

Expands To take up more space, especially in a humorous way.  ■ "The elephant's trunk expanded so much it could fit two cars!

frames A collection of objects that are used to define the boundaries of a given area or space.  ■ "I need to update the frames on my website to make it more visually appealing."