A | B |
gaia (greek root) | the earth |
apogee | when a planet is farthest from earth. |
geocentric | refers to center of the earth. |
perigee | when planet/satellite is nearest to earth. |
terra (latin root) | earth, land, ground |
inter | to bury, place in a grave. |
terra cotta | ceramic clay used in pottery/construction. |
terrestrial | pertains to earch and its inhabitants. |
humus (latin root) | earth |
exhume | to dig out of the ground or from a grave. |
humus | rich, dark organic material made by decay of veggie matter. |
mons, montis (latin root) | mountain |
mountebank | a swindler, charlatan, trickster. |
paramount | of chief importance; primary. |
promontory | high ridge of land jutting into water. |
pasco, pascere, pavi, pastum (latin root) | to feed, to nourish |
pastor (latin root) | shepherd |
pastoral | pertaining to Christian ministers or duties. |
repast | a meal; food served at a meal. |
rus, ruris (latin root) | open land, country |
rustic | typical of country life and people; simple. |
risticate | to go to the country. |