The boy felt small and insignificant under the vastness of the universe.

Meaning: This describes the boy feeling very small and unimportant when he thinks about how big the universe is.

Choice of Words: Small means not large in size or importance. Insignificant means not important or worthy of attention. Vastness means very large or extensive. Universe is the vast collection of everything that exists. When you put these words together, you get a sense of the boy's feelings of humility and awe as he contemplates the size and complexity of the universe.

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