Wonder1 Flashcards

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Positioned in or relating to sky, or outer space as observed in astronomy

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Celestial

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2
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To an extent that is too large or too small in comparison with something else

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Disproportionately

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3
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Markedly unusual in appearance, style, or general character

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Bizarre

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4
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The branch of mechanics concerned with the motion of bodies under the action of forces

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Dynamics

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5
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An idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person’s mind

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Obsession

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6
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Originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country

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Exotic

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7
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the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another

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Transition

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8
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Uttered, to be uttered, with emphasis; strongly impressive

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Emphatically

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9
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In literal manner or sense; Exactly (she failed to grasp the metaphor and interpreted the poem literally)

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Literally

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10
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A subdivision of a company of soldiers, usually forming a tactical unit that is commanded by a lieutenant and divided into several sections

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Platoon

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11
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A white stone that is used to make vases and decorations

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Alabaster

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12
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Relating to or resulting from motion

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Kinetic

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13
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A slight knowledge or suspicion; a hint

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Inkling

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14
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Legally or officially acceptable

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Valid

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15
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A survey or review of a past course of events or period of time

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Retrospect

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16
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Strict, precise, and exacting

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Stringent

17
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The official procedure or system of rules governing affairs of state or diplomatic occasions

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Protocol

18
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Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering

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resolute

19
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Held in common by two or more parties

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Mutual

20
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A person who acts in contradiction to his or her state beliefs are feeling

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Hypocrite

21
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The fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance, thing, or activity

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Addiction

22
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Relating to or derived from living matter

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Organic