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lesson 9 and 10
earth and air
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Film, Theatre & Television
10th Grade
04/15/2009

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apogee
Definition
1. th epoint in its orbit where a planet or satellite is fasrthest from the earth
2. the highest point
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gaia
Definition
greek-the earth
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geocentric
Definition
1. referring to the center of the earth in measurement or observation

2. considering the earth as the center of the universe
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perigee
Definition
the point in its orbit where it is the loweest
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terra
Definition
latin-earth, land, ground
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inter
Definition
to bury; place in grave
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terra cotta
Definition
ceramic clay for pottery, construction, or statues
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terrestrial
Definition
pertaining to the earth and it's inhabitants
2. referring to land distinct from water or air
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humus
Definition
latin-earth
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exhume
Definition
1. to dig out of the ground or from a grave; to disinter

2. to bring to light; uncover
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humus
Definition
rich, dark organic matter formed nby decaying vegetables
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mons, montis
Definition
latin-mountain
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mountebank
Definition
swindler, charlatan, trickster
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paramount
Definition
of chief importance, primary, foremost
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promontory
Definition
high ridge of land jutting out into a body of water
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pasco, pascere, pavi, pastum
Definition
latin-to feed
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pastor
Definition
latin-shepherd
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pastoral
Definition
1. pertaining to christian minister or his duties
2. referring to life in open country

3. pertaining to idealized rural life
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repast
Definition
meal; food served as a meal
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rus, ruris
Definition
Latin-open land, country
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rustic
Definition
1. typical country life, simple rough

2. a rural person
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rusticate
Definition
1. to go to the country
2. to cause to become rustic
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anima
Definition
wind, air(latin)
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animus (des)
Definition
mind, soul(latin)
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animus (word)
Definition
1. powerful feeling of hostility or antagonism
2. an animating spirit
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equanimity
Definition
composure and calm in stressful conditions, equilibrium
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pusillanimous
Definition
cowardly, fearful
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aether
Definition
(latin) upper air, clean sky
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aither
Definition
greek-air
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ether
Definition
1. regions of space beyond earth's atmosphere
2. highly flammable liquid anesthetic
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ethereal
Definition
1. spiritlike in lightness and delicacy

2. heavenly; celestial
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Phainein
Definition
Greek-to show, to appear
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diaphanous
Definition
allowing light to show through; translucent, delicate
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epiphany
Definition
1. revelatory manifestation of a divine being

2. a revelation

3. Christian festival on Jan 6 celebrating the wise men's visit to Christ
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phantasm
Definition
a phantom, appiration, in a dream or vision
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sycophant
Definition
flatter, seeks to gain favor
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spiritus
Definition
latin-breath
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spiro, spirare, spiravi, spiratum
Definition
latin- to blow gentley
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aspiration
Definition
1. strong desire for achievement, ambition towards a long range goal

2. expulsion of breath while speaking
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dispirited
Definition
dejected, discouraged, gloomy
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huper
Definition
greek(over, above)
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hyperbole
Definition
an exagerration, figure of expression
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hyperborean
Definition
1. far north(artic)
2. very cold, frigid
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ventus
Definition
latin(wind)
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hyperventilation
Definition
condition of taking abnormally fast, deep breaths
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vent
Definition
1. an outlet, an opening for passage fo liquids, fumes, or air
2. to utter, express, especially in releiving strong feelings
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