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22 Cards in this Set
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GAIA
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(G) the earth
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apogee
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n. 1. the point in its orbit when a planet or satalite (usually the moon) is farthest away from the earth
2. the highest point; culmination; apex |
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genocentric
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adj. 1. referring to the center of the earth in measurements or observation
2. considoring the earth as the center of a planetary system |
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perigee
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n. the point in its orbit when a satelite (usually the moon) is nearest the earth
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TERRA
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(L) land, earth
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inter
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v. to bury; to place in a grave
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terra cotta
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n. ceramic clay used in pottery, statuary, and construction
adj. referring to the color of the clay, a reddish brown that may vary from grey to orange to dark brown |
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terrestrial
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adj. 1. pertaining to the earth and all its inhabitants
2. refering to land as distinct from water or air |
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HUMUS
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(L) earth
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exhume
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v. 1. to dig out of the ground or from a grave; to disinter
2. to bring to light; to uncover |
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humus
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n. rich, dark organic material formed by decay of vegeable material, essential to soil's fertility
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MONS
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(L) mountain
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mountebank
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.n a swindler; a charlatan; trickster
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paramount
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adj. of chief importance; primary; foremost
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promontory
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n. a high ridge of land jutting into a body of water; a headland
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PASCO
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(L) to feed
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PASTOR
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(L) shepherd
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pastoral
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adj. 1. referring to a Christian minister or the duties accompanying the office
2. referring to life in open country or to fields for farming or grazing 3. pertaining to an idealized rural life |
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repast
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n. a meal; food served at a meal
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RUS
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(L) open land; country
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rustic
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adj. typical of country life and people; simple; rough
n. a rural person |
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rusticate
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v. 1. to go to the country
2. to cause to become rustic |
