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Vocab 4 Flashcards

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n: the point at which something orbiting the earth is farthest from the earth; the farthest or highest point

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Apogee (AP-ə-jee)

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v: to remove from the earth, specifically from a grave or tomb; to receive or bring to light again

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Disinter (dis-in-TUR)

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a: earth-centered; related to the notion that the earth is the center of the universe

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Geocentric (jee-ow-SEN-trik)

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n: the study of geography and politics in combination, particularly how various factors of geography influence governmental policies; the interrelationship of geography and politics; geopolitical (jee-ow-pə-LIT-i- kəl), a: having to do with geopolitics

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Geopolitics (jee-ow-PAHL-ə-tiks)

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n: the point at which something orbiting the earth is nearest to the earth; the lowest or nearest point

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Perigee (PER-ə-jee)

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n: an advance feeling that something is going to happen; a premonition of foreboding

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Presentiment (pri-ZEN-tə-mənt)

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a: related to feeling or experiencing things through the senses

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Sensory (SEN-sər-ee)

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a: beneath the surface of the earth; hidden or

secret; n, a creature living underground

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Subterranean (sub-tə-RAY-nee-ən)

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n: an enclosure of glass or plastic containing a garden of

small plants and sometimes animals

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Terrarium (tə-RER-ee-əm)

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a: of the earth, as opposed to the heavens; wordly or common; land-dwelling rather than aquatic or water-dwelling; n, an inhabitant of the earth

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Terrestrial (tə-RES-tree-əl)

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n: (the act or process of introducing) something new and different; an improvement

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Innovation (in-ə-VAY-shən)

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n: a new word or an old word used in new ways, as disinformation, meaning “a lie”

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Neologism (nee-AHL-ə-jiz-əm)

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a: related to or affecting an infant, especially during the early months of life

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Neonatal (nee-ow-NAYT-əl)

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n: a new convert, as to a religion, and thus a beginner or novice

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Neophyte (NEE-ə-fiyt)

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a: of recent origin, and thus new or modern; n, a modern person, or one willing to accept new ideas and practices, and perhaps without sufficient reflection

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Neoteric (nee-ə-TER-ik)

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a: new and old at the same time; n, an idea or object that is simultaneously modern yet old or from the past

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Novantique (NOWV-an-teek)

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n: the quality of newness or freshness; anything that is new and fresh; a clever little article, often cheaply made

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Novelty (NAHV-əl-tee)

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n: a person new at any task or activity; a beginner or neophyte

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Novice (NAHV-is)

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v: literally, to please; to calm another’s anger; to appease or
pacify

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Placate (PLAY-kayt)

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v: to make (appear) new and fresh again; to renew or restore

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Renovate (REN-ə-vayt)

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n: a close relationship or attraction; a natural liking or sympathy; a connection

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Affinity (ə-FIN-ə-tee)

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a: that sets or settles limits or boundaries in an accurate, reliable, and authoritative way; decisive or conclusive

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Definitive (di-FIN-ə-tiv)

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n: a grand ending or conclusion, as of a performance

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Finale (fi-NAL-ee, fi-NAH-lee)

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a: limited or bordered by time or by any measurement

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Finite (FIY-niyt)

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a: without end, bounds, or limits; endless

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Infinite (IN-fə-nit)

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a: seeming to have no end; tiresomely long; protracted

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Interminable (in-TURM-ə-nə-bəl)

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a: at or near the end; ending; near death or causing death; n, a computer station, train station, or airport—all at the end of some type of line

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Terminal (TUR-mə-nəl)

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v: to bring to an end or conclusion; to end or stop; to kill; to fire

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Terminate (TUR-mə-nayt)

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n: the vocabulary or terms used in a particular occupation or field of study, which literally define the limits or boundaries of that occupation or field of study

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Terminology (tur-mə-NAHL-ə-jee)

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a: empty, in the sense of being devoid of meaning, intelligence, or interest; lacking serious content; stupid

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Vacuous (VAK-yə-wəs)

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a: possessing unlimited power or authority; all powerful

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Omnipotent (ahm-NIP-ə-tənt)

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a: present in all places at the same time

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Omnipresent (ahm-ni-PREZ-ənt)

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a: all-knowing; possessing infinite knowledge

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Omniscient (ahm-NISH-ənt)

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a: eating both animal and vegetable matter; consuming everything available, as with the mind

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Omnivorous (ahm-NIV-ər-əs)

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n: a (supposed) remedy for all problems; a cure-all

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Panacea (pan-ə-SEE-ə)

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a: sensitive to all visible colors

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Panchromatic (pan-krow-MAT-ik)

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a: occurring over a wide geographical area and affecting a large percentage of the population; universal; n, a disease occurring over such a wide area

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Pandemic (pan-DEM-ik)

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n: a full set of armor, and thus any complete protective covering; any splendid, impressive, or magnificent array

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Panoply (PAN-ə-plee)

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n: a wide and unbroken view in all directions; a complete or total view

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Panorama (pan-ə-RAM-ə, pan-ə-RAH-mə)

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n: the curved path of an object hurtling through space, as a missile or comet

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Trajectory (trə-JEK-tə-ree)

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