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April 22, 2007 By Haleigh S.

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  1. cat's eye
    any of various gems (as chrysoberyl or chalcedony) that reflect light when cut in a rounded shape
  2. mode
    how something is done or how it happens
  3. style
    how something is done or how it happens
  4. way
    how something is done or how it happens
  5. Moderne
  6. ultramodern
    extremely modern
  7. contemporary
    occurring in the same period of time
  8. neo
    (used as a combining form) recent or new
  9. modernistic
    relating to a recently developed fashion or style
  10. mod
    relating to a recently developed fashion or style
  11. Modern
    used of a living language; being the current stage in its development
  12. modernism
    practices typical of contemporary life or thought
  13. orbit
    the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another
  14. round shape
    a shape that is curved and without sharp angles
  15. drop
    let fall to the ground
  16. sphere
    a three-dimensional closed surface such that every point on the surface is equidistant from the center
  17. form
    a perceptual structure
  18. swirl
    turn in a twisting or spinning motion
  19. curlicue
    a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
  20. gyre
    a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
  21. ringlet
    a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
  22. disc
    a flat circular plate
  23. vortex
    a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)
  24. corolla
    (botany) the whorl of petals of a flower that collectively form an inner floral envelope or layer of the perianth
  25. scroll
    a document that can be rolled up (as for storage)
  26. halo
    a circle of light around the sun or moon
  27. hoop
    a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling
  28. echo
    the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
  29. surround
    extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
  30. encircle
    form a circle around
  31. palisade
    fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground
  32. revolve
    turn on or around an axis or a center
  33. loop
    anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself)
  34. inner circle
    an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
  35. coterie
    an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
  36. clique
    an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
  37. circulate
    move through a space, circuit or system, returning to the starting point
  38. arc
    a continuous portion of a circle
  39. quadric
    a curve or surface whose equation (in Cartesian coordinates) is of the second degree
  40. crescent
    resembling the new moon in shape
  41. undulation
    wavelike motion; a gentle rising and falling in the manner of waves
  42. panache
    distinctive and stylish elegance
  43. dash
    run or move very quickly or hastily
  44. flair
    a shape that spreads outward
  45. elan
    enthusiastic and assured vigor and liveliness
  46. mode
    how something is done or how it happens
  47. vogue
    a current state of general acceptance and use
  48. stylize
    represent according to a conventional style
  49. stylus
    a pointed tool for writing or drawing or engraving
  50. cosmos
    everything that exists anywhere