Mars has two small, irregular moons.

Meaning: This sentence tells us that Mars has two moons that are small and irregular in shape.

Choice of Words: Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and is often called the Red Planet. Small means not large in size. Irregular means not having a regular or symmetrical shape. Moons are natural satellites that orbit a planet.

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Mars possesses a pair of diminutive, oddly-shaped satellites.

Meaning: This means that Mars has two very small moons that do not have a regular shape.

Choice of Words: Possesses means to have or own something. Pair means two. Diminutive means very small. Oddly-shaped means not having a regular shape. Satellites are objects that orbit a planet.

The Red Planet is accompanied by two petite, misshapen celestial bodies.

Meaning: This means that Mars has two small moons that do not have a regular shape.

Choice of Words: Red Planet is another name for Mars. Accompanied means to be together with someone or something. Petite means small and delicate. Misshapen means not having a regular shape. Celestial bodies are objects in space, like planets, moons, and stars.

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