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Acrophobia
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fear of being at a great height
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Agoraphobia
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fear of open spaces
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Anglophobia
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dislike of England or the English (ant. Anglophilia)
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Claustrophobia
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fear of enclosed or narrow spaces
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Germanophobia
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dislike of Germany or the Germans
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Hydrophobia
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dread of water
rabies |
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Monophobia
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fear of being alone
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Phobia
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fear;dread;aversion
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Photophobia
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aversion to light
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Xenophobia
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aversion to foreigners
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Russophobia
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one who dislikes Russia or the Russians
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Philanthropist
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lover of humanity; person active in promoting human welfare
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Philanthropy
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lover of humanity, especially as shown in donations to charity
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Philatelist
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stamp collector
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Philately
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collection and study of stamps
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Philharmonic
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pertaining to a musical organization, such as a symphony orchestra
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Philhellenism
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support of Greece or the Greeks
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Philogyny
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lover of women
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Philology
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study or love of language and literature
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Philosopher
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lover of or seacher for wisdom or knowledge
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Anlgophile
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supporter of England or the English
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Audiophile
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one who is enthusiastic about high-fidelity sound reproduction
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Bibliophile
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lover of books
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Francophile
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supporter of France of the French
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Sinophile
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supporter of China or the Chinese
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Misandry
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hatred of males
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Misanthrope
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hater of humanity
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Misanthropy
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hatred of humanity
(philanthropy) |
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Misogamy
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hatred of marriage
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Misogyny
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hatred of women
(philogyny) |
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Misology
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hatred of arguement, reasoning, or discussion
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Misoneism
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hatred of anything new
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Dysentery
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inflammation of the large intestine
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Dysfunction
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abnormal functioning, as of an organ of the body
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Dyslexia
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impairment of the ability to read
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Dyslogistic
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expressing disapproval or censure; uncomplimentary
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Dyspepsia
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difficult digestion (eupepsia)
ill humor; disgruntlement |
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Dysphagia
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difficulty swallowing
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Dysphasia
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speech difficilty resulting from brain injury
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Dysphoria
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sense of great unhappiness of dissatisfaction
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Dystopia
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imaginary place where living conditions are dreadful
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Dystrophy
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faulty nutrition
muscle disorder |
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Eugenics
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science dealing with improving hereditary qualities
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Eulogize
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write of speak in praise of someone
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Eupepsia
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good digestion
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Euphemism
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substitution of a good expression for an unpleasant one
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Euphonious
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pleasing in sound
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Euphoria
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sense of great happiness or well-being
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Euthanasia
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controversial practice of mercifully putting to death a person suffering from an incurable distressing disease
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Euthenics
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science dealing with improving living conditions
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Macro
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computer instruction standing for a series of steps
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Macrocosm
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great world; universe
(microcosm) little world; epitome |
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Macron
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horizontal marks indicating that the vowel over which it is placed is long
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Macroscopic
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large enough to be visible to the naked eye
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Microbe
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microscopic life form; microorganism;germ
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Microbicide
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agent that destroys microbes
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Microdont
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having small teeth
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Microfilm
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film of very small size
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Microgram
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millionth of a gram
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Micrometer
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millionth of a meter
instrument for measuring small lengths |
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Microorganism
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microscopic animal or plant
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Microsecond
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millionth of a second
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Microsurgery
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surgery with the aid of microscopes and minute instruments or laser beams
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Microvolt
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millionth of a volt
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Microwatt
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millionth of a watt
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Microwave
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very short electromagnetic wave
microwave oven |
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Amoral
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not moral; without a sense of moral responsibility
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Amorphous
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without definite form; shapeless; unorganized
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Anarchy
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total absense of rule or government;confusion;disorder
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Anemia
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lack of a normal number of red blood cells
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Anesthesia
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loss of feeling or sensation resulting from ether, chloroform, novacaine
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Anesthetic
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drug that produces anesthesia
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Anhydrous
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destitute (without) water
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Anomaly
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deviation from the common rule
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Anomalous
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not normal; abnormal
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Anonymous
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nameless; or unknown or unnamed origin
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Anoxia
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deprivation of oxygen
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Apnea
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temporary cessation of breathing
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Aseptic
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free from disease-causing microorganisms
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Asymptomatic
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showing no symptoms of disease
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Atheism
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godlessness; denial of the existence of a Supreme Being
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Atrophy
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lack of growth, as from disuse, disease, or malnutrition
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Atypical
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unlike the typical
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Monarchy
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rule by a single person (polyarchy)
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Monochromatic
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of one color (polychromatic)
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Monocle
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eyeglass for one eye
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Monogamy
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marriage with one mate at a time
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Monogram
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two or more letters interwoven to represent a name
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Monograph
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written account of a single thing or class of things
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Monolith
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single stone of large size; oblisk
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Monolithic
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massive and rigidly uniform
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Monologue
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long speech by one person
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Monomania
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excessive concetration on one idea or subject
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Monomorphic
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having a single form
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Monosyllabic
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having one syllable
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Monotheism
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belief that there is one god
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Monotonous
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continuing in an unchanging tone; wearying
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Polyarchy
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rule by many; government having three or more rulers
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Polyglot
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speaking several languages
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Polygon
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closed plane figure having, literally, many angles and therefore many sides
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Anesthesia
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loss of feeling or sensation resulting from ether, chloroform, novacaine
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Anesthetic
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drug that produces anesthesia
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Anhydrous
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destitute (without) water
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Anomaly
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deviation from the common rule
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Anomalous
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not normal; abnormal
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Anonymous
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nameless; or unknown or unnamed origin
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Anoxia
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deprivation of oxygen
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Apnea
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temporary cessation of breathing
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Aseptic
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free from disease-causing microorganisms
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Asymptomatic
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showing no symptoms of disease
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Anthropology
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science dealing with origin, race, customs, and beliefs of humankind
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Bacteriology
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science dealing with the study of bacteria
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Biology
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science of dealing with the study of living organisms
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Cardiology
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science dealing with the action and diseases of the heart
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Criminology
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Scientific study of crimes and criminals
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Ecology
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science dealing with the relation of living things to their environment to eachother
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Ethnology
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branch of anthropology dealing with human races, their origin, distribution, culture
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Genealogy
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account of the descent of a person or family from an ancestor
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Geology
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science dealing with the earth's history as recorded in rocks
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Meteorology
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science dealing with the atmosphere and weather
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Morphology
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scientific study of the forms and structures of plants and animals
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Mythology
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account or study of myths
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Necrology
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list of person who have died recently; obituary
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Neurology
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scientific study of the nervous system and its diseases
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Paleontology
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science dealing with life in the remote past as recorded in fossils
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Pathology
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science dealing wth the nature and causes of disease
something abnormal |
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Petrology
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scientific study of rocks
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Physiology
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science dealing with the functions of living things or their organs
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Psychology
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science of the mind
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Sociology
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study of the evolution, development, and functioning of human society
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Technology
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use of science to achieve a practical purpose; applied science; engineering
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Theology
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study of religion and religious ideas
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Abiogenesis
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spontaneous generation
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Amphibious
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able to live both on land and in water
attacking with coordinated land, sea, and air forces |
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Antibiotic
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germ-killing substance produced by or derived from a microorganism
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Autobiography
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story of a person's life written by that person
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Biochemistry
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chemistry dealing with chemical compounds and processes in living plants and animals
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Biocidal
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destructive to life or living things
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Biodegradeable
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capable of being readily decomposed into harmless substances by microorganisms
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Biogenesis
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developement of life from preexisting life
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Biography
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story of a person's life written by another person
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Biology
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science dealing with the study of living organisms
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Biometry
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statistical analysis of biological data
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Biopsy
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diagnostic examination of a piece of tissue from the living body
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Biota
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plants and animals living in a region
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Microbe
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microscopic life form; microorganism; germ
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Symbiosis
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living together in mutually helpful association of two dissimilar organisms
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Anatomy
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dissection of plants, animals, or other things to study their structure
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Appendectomy
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surgical removal of the appendix
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Atom
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smallest particle of an element
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Atomizer
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device for converting a liquid to a fine spray
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Dichotomy
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cutting or division into two
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Gastrectomy
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surgical removal of part or all of the stomach
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Lobotomy
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brain surgery for treatment of certain mental disorders
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Mastectomy
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surgical removal of a breast
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Phlebotomy
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opening if a vein to diminish the blood supply
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Tome
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one volume, or cut of several volumes
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Tonsillectomy
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surgical removal of the tonsils
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Tracheotomy
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surgical operation of cutting into the trachea
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Antipodes
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parts of the globe diametrically opposite to each other
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Arthropod
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invertebrate with jointed legs
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Chiropodist
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one who treats ailments of the human foot
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Dipody
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verse consisting of two feet; a dimeter
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Podiatrist
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foot doctor
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Podium
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dais;raised platform
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Pseudopod
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false foot, temporary extension of the protoplasm
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Tripod
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utensil, stool, or caldron having three legs
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Unipod
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one-legged support
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Homochromatic
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having the same color
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Heterochromatic
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having different colors
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Homogeneous
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of the same kind
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Heterogeneous
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differing of kind
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Homology
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similarity in structure
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Heterology
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dissimilarity in structure
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Homomorphic
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exhibiting similarity in form
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Heteromorphic
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diversity in form
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Homonym
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word that sounds like another but differs in meaning and spelling
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Heteronym
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word spelled like another but differing in sound and meaning
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Homocentric
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having the same center
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Homophonic
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having the same sound of voice
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Heteroclite
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deviating from the common rule;abnormal;atypical
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Heterodox
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opposed to accepted beliefs or established doctrines, especially in religion
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Hyperacidity
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excessive acid
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Hyperglycemia
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excess of sugar in the blood
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Hypertension
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abnormally high blood pressure
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Hyperthermia
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especially high fever
(Hypothermia) |
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Hyperthyroid
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marked by excessive activity of the thyroid gland
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Hyperactive
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overactive
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Hyperbole
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extravagant exaggeration of statement
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Hypercritical
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overcritical
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Hyperemia
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supabundance of blood
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Hyperopia
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farsightedness
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Hypersensitive
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excessively sensitive
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Hypertrophy
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excessive growth or development
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Hypodermic
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injected under the skin
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Hypothesis
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theory or supposition assumed as a basis for reasoning
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Hypothetical
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assumed without proof for the purpose of reasoning; conjectural
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Endocrine
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secreting internally
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Exocrine
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secreting externally
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Endogamy
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marriage within the tribe, caste, or social group(exogamy)
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Endogenous
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produced from within; due to internal causes
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Endoskeleton
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internal skeleton or supporting framework in an animal
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Endosmosis
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osmosis inward
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Endocarditis
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inflammation of the lining of the heart
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Endoderm
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membranelike tissue lining the digestive tract
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Hypothesis
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theory or supposition assumed as a basis for reasoning
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Hypothetical
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assumed without proof for the purpose of reasoning; conjectural
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Endocrine
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secreting internally
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Exocrine
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secreting externally
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Endogamy
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marriage within the tribe, caste, or social group(exogamy)
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Endogenous
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produced from within; due to internal causes
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Endoskeleton
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internal skeleton or supporting framework in an animal
(Exoskeleton) |
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Endosmosis
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osmosis inward
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Endocarditis
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inflammation of the lining of the heart
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Endoderm
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membranelike tissue lining the digestive tract
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Endoparasite
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parasite living inside of host
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Exoteric
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known externally, readily understandable
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Endophyte
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plant growing within another plant
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Exotic
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introduced from another country;foreign
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Anarchy
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total absense of rule or government; confusion
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Autarchy
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rule by an absolute sovereign
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Hierarchy
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body of rulers or officials grouped in ranks, each being subordinate to rank above
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Matriarchy
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form of social organization in which the mother rules the family or tribe
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Monarchy
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state ruled by a single person, as a king or queen
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Oligarchy
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form of government in which few people have the power
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Patriarchy
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form of social organization in which the father rules the family or tribe
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Geocentric
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measured from the earth's center
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Geodetic
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pertaining to geodesy (mathematics dealing with the earth's shape and dimensions
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Geography
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study of the earth's surface, climate, continents, people, products
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Geology
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science dealing with the earth's history as recorded in rocks
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Geometry
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mathematics dealing with lines,angles,surfaces,and solids
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Geomorphic
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pertaining to the shape of the earth or the form of its surface
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Geophysics
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science treating of the forces that modify the earth
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Geopolitics
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study of government and its policies as affected by physical geography
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Geoponics
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art of science of agriculture
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Georgic
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agriculture
poem on husbandry |
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Geotropism
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response to earth's gravity, as the growing of roots downward in the ground
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Apogee
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farthest point from the earth in the orbit of a heavenly body
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Antipathy
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aversion, dislike
(sympathy) |
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Apathy
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lack of feeling, emotion, interest, or excitement
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Empathy
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complete understanding of another's feelings,motives
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Pathetic
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arousing pity
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Pathos
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quality in drama, speech, literature, arouse a feeling of pity or sadness
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Telepathy
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transference of the thoughts and feelings of one person to another by no apparent means of communication
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Homeopathy
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treatment of disease with minute doses of a remedy that would produce effects like disease if given in massive doses
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Osteopath
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practitioner who treats diseases by manipulating bones,muscles, and nerves
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Pathogenic
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causing disease
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Pathological
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due to disease
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Psychopathic
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pertaining to mental disease
insane |
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Amorphous
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having no definite form;shapeless;unorganized
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Anthropomorphic
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attributing human form or characteristics to beings not human, especially gods
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Dimorphous
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occurring under two distinct forms
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Endomorphic
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having a form deriving largely from the embryo's inner layer; heavy body
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Heteromorphic
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exhibiting diversity of form
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Monomorphic
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having a single form
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Peripatetic
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traveling about; itinerant
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Peripheral
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on the outside boundary;outside or away from the central part
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Peripheralnts
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device that can be attatched to or used with a computer, such as a keyboard, monitor, or scanner
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Periphrastic
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expressed in a roundabout way; circumlocutory
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Periscope
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instrument permitting those in a submarine a view of the surface
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Peristalsis
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wavelike contraction of the walls of the intestines, which propels contents onward
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Peristyle
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row on columnns around a building or court
the space so enclosed |
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Peritonitis
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inflammation of the peritoneum (membrane lining the abdominal cavity and surrounding the organs within it)
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