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TermDefinition
Paleo- ancient
Neo- new
Tract- to pull or drag
Trans- across
Sol- the sun
Stell- star
Equi- equal
Paleontology- noun the study of life in past geological periods as known from fossil remains
Paleozoic- adjective pertaining to an era occurring between 570 million and 230 million years ago
Neologism- noun a new word,usage or expression
Neonatal- adjective of relating to, or affecting the network and especially the human infant during the first month after birth
Extract- verb to pull or take out forcibly
Traction- noun the adhesive friction of a body on a surface on which it moves
Attract- verb to pull or draw toward oneself or itself
Transformation- noun to change in form or appearance
Transcend- verb to rise or go beyond the limits of
Transmit- verb to send from one person to another; transfer
Solar- adjective produced or operated by the action of the suns light or heat
Parasol- noun a lightweight umbrella used as a sunshade
Constellation- noun a group of fixed stars
Stellar- adjective excellent; outstanding performance by a performer or athlete
Equidistant- adjective equally distant
Equilibrium- noun a state of balance between opposing forces;balance
astro- star
Chron- time
Helio- sun
Vert- turn
Temp/Tempo- time
Astronomic- Adjective Enormously large
Astronaut- noun A person who travels outside the Earth's atmosphere
Astrology- noun A pseudo-science claiming to foretell the future by the influence of the stars and planets
Chronological- adjective Arrangement of events in the order of occurrence.
Chronic- adjective Lasting a long; recurring
Anachronism- noun Anything out of it's proper historical time; being in the wrong place according to time of occurrence.
Heliograph- noun A device for transmitting messages by reflecting sunlight using a mirror.
Heliolatry- noun The worship of the sun
Heliocentric- adjective Regarding the sun as the center
Vertebrate- adjective Having a backbone or spinal column
Advertence- noun the act of being attentive; heedfulness (attentiveness)
Convert- verb To change or alter; to change one's views, religion or beliefs to another
Temporary- adjective Lasting for a limited time
Temporal- adjective Of or relating to this world, secular, temporary, as opposed to eternity
Extemporaneous- adjective Done or spoken with little preparation; spur of the moment
Created by: gracie.prince07
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