Chapter 9 terms Flashcards
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gaia
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the earth
2
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geocentric
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- Referring to the center of the earth in measurement or observation 2. Considering the earth as the center of a planetary system
3
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terra
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earth, land, ground
4
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inter
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to bury; to place in a grave
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terrestrial
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pertaining to the earth and its inhabitants 2. Referring to land as distinct from water or air
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humus
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earth
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exhume
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to dig our of the ground or from a grave; to disinter 2. to bring to light; to uncover
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mons
A
mountain
9
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paramount
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of chief importance; primary; foremost
10
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pastor
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shepherd
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pastoral
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pertaining to a Christian minister or the duties accompanying the office 2. Referring to life in open countray or to fields for farming or grazing 3. Pertaining to an idealized rural life
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rus
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open land, country
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rustic
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typical of country life and people; simple; rough 2. A rural person
