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Originating from or existing outside the earth or its atmosphere.
Very great in degree, far beyond what is usual or moderate.
To a very great degree.
Coming from outside a person or thing, rather than from within.
Relating to igneous rock that forms when lava cools quickly on the Earth's surface, rather than underground.
Full of energy, enthusiasm, and happiness that's easy to notice.
To show great joy or triumph, especially over a success.
One of the two body parts on your face that you see with.
The line of hair above each eye.
One of the short hairs that grow along the edge of the eyelid.
The piece of skin that covers and protects the eye when it closes.
A short story, often with animal characters, that teaches a lesson.
To invent false information and present it as true, or to manufacture or construct something.
The front of a building, or a false or misleading outward appearance.
The front part of the head, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
Treating a serious matter with inappropriate humor; not meant to be taken seriously.
Too simple or superficial to be convincing, given without enough thought.
To make an action or process easier.
The passive movement of substances across a cell membrane with the help of a protein channel, still moving from higher to lower concentration.
A building or place designed for a particular purpose, or a natural ability to do something easily.
A piece of information that is true and can be proven.
A small, organized group within a larger group, often with different opinions.
One of several things that influences a result or situation.
A rule stating that a polynomial has (x minus a) as a factor if and only if substituting a into the polynomial gives zero.
The result of multiplying a whole number by every whole number smaller than it, down to one.
A large building where goods are made in large quantities, often using machines.
A natural ability of the mind or body, or the teaching staff of a school or university.
To not succeed in doing something you tried or were expected to do.
A lack of success, or something that does not work as it should.
To suddenly lose consciousness for a short time, often falling down.
Treating people equally and in a way that is right and reasonable.
To a moderate degree; quite, or in a just and honest way.
A traditional story for children, often featuring magic, princesses, or talking animals.
A traditional story for children, usually involving magic and imaginary creatures.
Strong trust or confidence in someone or something, or religious belief.
Loyal and dependable, or accurate to the original.
Not real or genuine, made to look like something else.
A fast flying bird of prey with pointed wings, often trained for hunting.
To drop down toward the ground without meaning to.
Based on a mistaken belief or flawed reasoning.
A mistaken belief, especially one based on flawed reasoning that seems logical at first.
The part of a story after the climax where the tension eases and events move toward the resolution.
Left unused or unplanted, especially farmland left to rest.
Not true or not correct.
To change information dishonestly to make it seem different from the truth.
Well known, or easily recognised because you have seen or experienced it before.
A group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption, often living together.
A severe and widespread shortage of food that causes serious hunger across a large area.