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World History-Geography Based Vocabulary
The following is a list of words in English that come from geography but are used in new ways. The definitions below do not emphasize the geographical meanings but focus on how these words have come t
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9th Grade
09/11/2013

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Latitude
Definition
(noun) Freedom of action or choice
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Longitudinal
Definition
(adjective) involving an examination or study over a long period of time
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Periphery
Definition
(noun) the outward bounds or edges of something, as opposed to at the center
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Hinterland
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(noun) an area separated from urban or cultural centers.
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Epicenter
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(noun) the core or center or heart of something
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Insular
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(adjective) isolated; having a narrow viewpoint
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Topography
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(noun) the natural features of something
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Temperate
Definition
(adjective) relatively moderate, keeping within limits, not excessive or extreme
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Polar
Definition
(adjective) opposite
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Arid
Definition
(adjective) extremely dull; lacking in interest
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Aftershock
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(noun) the aftereffects of a upsetting or traumatic experience
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Bedrock
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(noun) the basis or foundation
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Confluence
Definition
coming together, meeting, gathering
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Glacial
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extremely cold; extremely slow
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Volcanic
Definition
extremely violent; volatile
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