Wonders U1W3 Flashcards

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debris

A

the scattered remains of something

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2
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emphasis

A

special force used when saying a particular word or syllable; stress

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3
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encounter

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a usually unexpected meeting

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4
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generations

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steps in the line of descent from common ancestor

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5
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indicated

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was sign of; showed

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6
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naturalist

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a person who specializes in the study of things in nature; especially animals and plants

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7
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sheer

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steep

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8
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spectacular

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very unusual or impressive

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