Journey to the Center of the Earth Vocabulary

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Manuscript

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An unfinished or unpublished writing, usually done by hand.

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Facets

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One of the flat surfaces of a gemstone or other rock.

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Distortions

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An unexpected and unwanted change caused by heat, movement, or another outside force.

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Spurted

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To burst out suddenly.

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Cryptic

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Seeming to have a secret meaning; mysterious.

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Gemstone

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A precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished.

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Surface

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The outermost layer or boundary of an object.

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Heat

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A form of energy that causes temperature to rise.

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Movement

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The act of changing physical location or position.

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Unpublished

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Not made available to the public; not printed or distributed.