Classical Roots Ch. 9 - 10th Grade

the earth

1.  the point in its orbit when a planet or a satellite (usually the moon) is farthest from the earth.

2.  The highest point; culmination; apex

1.  Referring to the center of the earth in measurement or observation.

2.  considering the earth as the center of a planetary system.

The point in its orbit when a planet or a satellite (usually the moon) is nearest the earth.

earth, land, ground

To bury; to place in a grave

1.  ceramic clay used in pottery, statuary, and construction

2.  Referring to the color of the clay, a reddish brown that may vary from gray or orange to dark brown.

1.  pertaining to the earth and its inhabitants

2.  referring to the land as distinct from water or air

earth

1.  to dig out of the ground or from a grave; to disinter

2.  To bring water to light; to uncover

Rich, dark organic material formed by decay of vegetable matter; essential to soil's fertility

mountain

A swindler; a charlatan, a trickster

of chief importance; primary; foremost

a high ridge of land jutting into a body of water; a headland

to feed (esp. cattle); to nourish

1.  pertaining to a Christian minister or the duties accompanying the office.

2.  Referring to life in open country or to fields for farming or grazing.

3.  Pertaining to an idealized rural life

open land; country

1.  Typical of country life and people; simple; rough

2.  A rural person

1.  to go to the country

2.  To cause to become rustic