Wonders Unit 4 Vocab

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Alignment

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Proper arrangement of parts in relation to one another.

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Eclipse

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Light from the sun or moon is fully or partially hidden by another celestial body.

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Calamity

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is an extremely serious or tragic event that includes loss and lasting distress.

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Inconvenience

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causes discomfort or trouble.

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Generated

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happens again and again at regular time intervals.

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Periodic

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happens again and again at regular time intervals.

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Prolonged

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"lengthened in time."

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Tenacity

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stubborn or persistent

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Assess

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Estimate its value or ability.

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compensate

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make up for something you lack.