longitude Flashcards
Gibbous
Astronomy . (of a heavenly body) convex at both edges, as the moon when more than half full.
Celestial
pertaining to the sky or visible heaven, or to the universe beyond the earth’s atmosphere, as in celestial body .
Logarithm
the exponent of the power to which a base number must be raised to equal a given number; log: 2 is the logarithm of 100 to the base 10 (2 = log 10 100).
compile
to put together (documents, selections, or other materials) in one book or work.
lunar
of or pertaining to the moon: the lunar orbit.
confluence
a flowing together of two or more streams, rivers, or the like: the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers.
amass
to gather for oneself; collect as one’s own: to amass a huge amount of money.
realm
the region, sphere, or domain within which anything occurs, prevails, or dominates: the realm of dreams.
endeavor
to exert oneself to do or effect something; make an effort; strive: We must constantly endeavor if we are to succeed.
rival
a person who is competing for the same object or goal as another, or who tries to equal or outdo another; competitor.
merit
claim to respect and praise; excellence; worth.
pursue
to follow in order to overtake, capture, kill, etc.; chase.
merchant
a person who buys and sells commodities for profit; dealer; trader.
mariner
a person who directs or assists in the navigation of a ship; sailor.
Parliament
the legislature of Great Britain, historically the assembly of the three estates, now composed of Lords Spiritual and Lords Temporal, forming together the House of Lords, and representatives of the counties, cities, boroughs, and universities, forming the House of Commons.
