Chapter 2 Earth And Sky Flashcards

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Ensconce

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To be settled snugly ,to be hidden or placed in a secure place,( used in an upbeat manner)

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Nadir

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Abstract notion used to describe a low point often in a persons career or personal life, reserve nadir for moments when things are at there worst

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Vernal

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Having to do with the Spring

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Dingle

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A small wooded valley

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Tectonic

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having to do with structure of earths crust, having to do with tectonic plates, Anything of enormous proportions

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Spelunking

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Cave diving or exploring caves

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Mudsill

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Any part of a house that so low to the ground that’s its in the ground, used to describe someone the bottom of social ladder

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Sylvan

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Like the woods, full of trees or forest

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Zephyr

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Mild breeze

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Penumbra

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A fringe or region of partial shadow around an umbra, any place that’s in the margins not easily viewed or seen where things are uncertain, gray area

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Ziggurat

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Enormous stepped pyramid

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Nimbus

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A cloud or vapor, halo

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Fulgent

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Dazzlingly bright,blindly bright

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Apogee

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A high point,that point moon ,planet at farthest point of orbit

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Dirigible

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A blimp or airship

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Supernal

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From above or heavenly, opposite of infernal