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encyclopaedia
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a reference work containing articles on various topics dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty
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syndrome
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A group of symptoms that collectively indicate or characterize a disease, psychological disorder, or other abnormal condition
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doxology
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An expression of praise to God, especially a short hymn sung as part of a Christian worship service
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astrology
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The study of the positions and aspects of celestial bodies in the belief that they have an influence on the course of natural earthly occurrences and human affairs
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pedantic
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Characterized by a narrow, often ostentatious concern for book learning and formal rules
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hexahedron
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A polyhedron, such as a cube, that has six faces
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hippodrome
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An open-air stadium with an oval course for horse and chariot races in ancient Greece and Rome
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ether
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Any of a class of organic compounds in which two hydrocarbon groups are linked by an oxygen atom
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pedagogue
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one who instructs another; a teacher
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aerosol
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A substance, such as paint, detergent, or insecticide, packaged under pressure with a gaseous propellant for release as a spray of fine particles
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aerophobia
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An abnormal fear of air, especially drafts
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heterodox
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Not in agreement with accepted beliefs, especially in church doctrine or dogma
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polyhedron
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A body or solid contained by many sides or planes
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phan; phen
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show; shine
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ether
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air; upper air; space
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aer
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air; gasses
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paradox
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A seemingly contradictory statement that may nonetheless be true
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hedr
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surfaces; bases
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astr
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star
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ethereal
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Highly refined; delicate
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athl
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contest; contestant; prize
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drom
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running; race course
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paed; ped
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child; educate; instruction
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dox
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praise; opinion
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aerodynamics
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The dynamics of bodies moving relative to gases, especially the interaction of moving objects with the atmosphere
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decathlon
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An athletic contest in which each contestant participates in the following ten track and field events
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astronomy
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The scientific study of matter in outer space, especially the positions, dimensions, distribution, motion, composition, energy, and evolution of celestial bodies and phenomena
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pentathlon
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A modern athletic contest, in which each participant competes in five track and field events
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phenomenon
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An occurrence, circumstance, or fact that is perceptible by the senses
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phantom
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Something apparently seen, heard, or sensed, but having no physical reality; a ghost or an apparition
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