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15 Cards in this Set
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Apogee |
The point in its orbit when a planet or satellite is farthest a from the earth. |
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Geocentric |
Considering the earth as the center of a planetary system. |
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Perigee |
The point in its orbit when a planet or a satellite is nearest the earth. |
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Inter |
To bury; to place in a grave |
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Terra cotta |
Ceramic clay used in pottery, statuary, and construction. |
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Terrestrial |
Pertaining to the earth and its inhabitants |
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Exhume |
To dig out of the ground or from a grave; to disinter. |
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Humus |
Rich, dark organic material formed by decay of plant matter, essential to soils fertility. |
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Mountebank |
A swindler, a charlatan, a trickster. |
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Paramount |
If chief importance; primary; foremost. |
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Promontory |
A high ridge if land jutting into a body of water; a headland. |
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Pastoral |
Pertaining to a Christian minister or the duties accompanying the office. |
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Repast |
A meal; food served at a meal |
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Rustic |
Typical of country life and people; simple; rough. |
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Rusticate |
To go to the country. |
