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Lesson 9- Book D
Vocabulary from Classical Roots
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Language - English
10th Grade
06/02/2012

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Term
apogee
Definition
1.The point in its orbit when a planet or satellite

2.The highest point; culmination; apex
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geocentric
Definition
1.Referring to the center of the earth in measurement or observation

2.Considering the earth as the center of a planetary system
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perigee
Definition
The point in its orbit when a planet or a satellite is nearest the earth
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inter
Definition
To bury; to place in a grave
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terra cotta
Definition
ceramic clay used in pottery, statuary, and construction

Referring to the color of the clay, a reddish brown
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terrestrial
Definition
1.Pertaining to the earth and its inhabitants

2.Referring to land as distinct from water or air
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exhume
Definition
1.To dig out of the ground; to disinter

2.to bring to light; to uncover
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humus
Definition
Rich, dark organic material formed by decay of vegetable matter
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mountebank
Definition
a swindler; a trickster
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paramount
Definition
Of chief importance; primary
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promontory
Definition
A high ridge of land jutting into a body of water
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pastoral
Definition
1.Pertaining to a Christian minister

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
Definition
a meal; food served at a meal
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rustic
Definition
Typical of country ife and people; simple

A rural person
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rusticate
Definition
To go to the country

To cause to become rural
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