Wonder1 Flashcards
Positioned in or relating to sky, or outer space as observed in astronomy
Celestial
To an extent that is too large or too small in comparison with something else
Disproportionately
Markedly unusual in appearance, style, or general character
Bizarre
The branch of mechanics concerned with the motion of bodies under the action of forces
Dynamics
An idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person’s mind
Obsession
Originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country
Exotic
the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another
Transition
Uttered, to be uttered, with emphasis; strongly impressive
Emphatically
In literal manner or sense; Exactly (she failed to grasp the metaphor and interpreted the poem literally)
Literally
A subdivision of a company of soldiers, usually forming a tactical unit that is commanded by a lieutenant and divided into several sections
Platoon
A white stone that is used to make vases and decorations
Alabaster
Relating to or resulting from motion
Kinetic
A slight knowledge or suspicion; a hint
Inkling
Legally or officially acceptable
Valid
A survey or review of a past course of events or period of time
Retrospect
Strict, precise, and exacting
Stringent
The official procedure or system of rules governing affairs of state or diplomatic occasions
Protocol
Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering
resolute
Held in common by two or more parties
Mutual
A person who acts in contradiction to his or her state beliefs are feeling
Hypocrite
The fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance, thing, or activity
Addiction
Relating to or derived from living matter
Organic