Vocab flashcard #1 7th grade English

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Satellite

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A planet, moon, or artificial object that orbits a planet.

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Ghastly

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Horrid, ghostlike, or unpleasant.

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Velocity

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Rapidity of motion, rate of speed.

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Diplomatic

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Having to do with official relationships between countries; tactful.

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Galaxy

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A large group of stars.

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Orbit

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The curved path of a celestial object around a star, planet, or moon.

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Asteroid

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A small rocky body that orbits the sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt.

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Comet

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A celestial object made of ice and dust that, when close to the sun, displays a visible atmosphere or tail.

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Planet

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A celestial body that orbits a star, is spherical in shape, and has cleared its orbit of other debris.

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Tactful

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Showing sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.