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Eugenicist |
A scientist devoted to the science of improving a human population by controlled breeding to increase the occurrence of desirable heritable characteristics |
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Clairvoyance |
The supposed power to see objects or events that cannot be perceived by the senses. |
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Specimen |
2. An organism, part of an organism, or fossil that has been collected and usually preserved, especially for display or scientific research. |
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Benevolent |
well meaning and kindly. |
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Feigned |
simulated or pretended; insincere. "her eyes widened with feigned shock" |
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Melodramatic |
a sensational dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions. |
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Sinister |
1. giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen. |
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Voodoo |
black religious cult practiced in the Caribbean and the southern US, combining elements of Roman Catholic ritual with traditional African magical and religious rites, and characterized by sorcery and spirit possession. |
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Analgesic |
(chiefly of a drug) acting to relieve pain. |
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Cavernous |
giving the impression of vast, dark depths. |