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panorama
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a clear view over a wide area.
I used to view the panorama of downtown when I lived downtown on the #23 history. |
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renowned
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famous;well regarded.
The renowned African singer will be here for the next two days. |
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psyche
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mental state; soul.
The loder tries to control the psyche of his fight from war. |
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anthropological
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referring to the study lf human beings.
The anthropological social study group found a very old skelton. |
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misanthrope
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a person who hates or distrusts other people
I didn't invite my cousin to the meeting because she is the misanthrope. |
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maverick
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an independent-minded person who does not conform jor adhere to rules.
The proffessor maverick who follows his own way to teach his students. |
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pseudonym
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assumed name; pen name.
The person whose real name was mohamod use the pseudonym name under his pasport. |
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boycott
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to refuse to use or buy something as an act of protest.
The resident from the small town boycotted meat because of the cow diseas. |
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pandemonium
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chaos, wild disorder, and noise.
Thr people in the stadium was pandemonium, and very happy when the team won last sunday. |
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gargantuan
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huge; immense.
Last year the war btween the two tribs was a gargantuan war. |
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genesis
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origin; beginning.
I am studing a genesis of the bible rightnow. |
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chauvinism
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prejudiced devotion to a group or country.
The parents working hard for their son's chauvinism bliefs of other people. |
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viable
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cpable of livint; capable of success;workable.
She found a viable solution for her marriage. |
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quixotic
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noble, but not practical;having unreachable ideals; idealistec.
The rich women help the homeless kids, and she is quixotic person. |
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nominal
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in name only.
The president of Ehiopia is nominal head of the country,but it is run by the prime minister. |
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martial
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referring to war or soldiers
The military person went to martial court for his crime. |
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vital
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refering to life.
An air is vital to our life. |
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odyssey
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a long and adventurous journey.
The group of young students spent their summer time in odyssey of visting in Africa. |
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misanthrope
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a person who hates or distrusts other people
I didn't invite my cousin to the meeting because she is the misanthrope. |
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spartan
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lacking in comfort;requiring self-discipline.
My friend live a spartan life in one bedroom apartment without air conditioner. |
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vivacious
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lively;full of spirit.
My friend is a vivacious pwrson.She is always happy. |
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congenital
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existing at birth.
The woman was cngenital after ahe gave a birth a little girl. |
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psychosomatic
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referring to physical disorders that are caused by the mind.
My friend wrries too much and that psychosomatic reaction gives her stomach ache. |
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genocide
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the planned murder of entire group.
Ginocide still takes place in South Africa. |
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philanthropist
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one who wishes to help humanity;a person who makes large gifts to charity.
The rich woman was philanthropist who gave money for poor families. |