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28 Cards in this Set
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neophyte
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A beginner or novice
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megadeath
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death by the millions
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oligarchy
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Government by a few
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metaphysics
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An underlying philosophical or theoretical principle
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microbiology
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The branch of biology that deals with microorganisms and their effects on other living organisms
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pachyderm
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Any of various large, thick-skinned, hoofed mammals
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orthodonics
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realigniment of teeth
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pantomime
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A play, dance, or other theatrical performance characterized by such wordless storytelling.
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mega-, megalo-
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large; great (million)
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meta-
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with; among; after; beyond
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paleozoic
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period in time characterized by the appearance of marine invertebrates, primitive fishes, land plants, and primitive reptiles.
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microcosm
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A small, representative system having analogies to a larger system in constitution, configuration, or development
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orthography
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correct spelling
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micro-
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small
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olig-
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few
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microphone
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An instrument that converts sound waves into an electric current, usually fed into an amplifier, a recorder, or a broadcast transmitter
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metaphor
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A figure of speech in which a word or phrase that ordinarily designates one thing is used to designate another, thus making an implicit comparison
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panacea
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cure-all
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neo-
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new; recent
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megalopolis
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A region made up of several large cities and their surrounding areas in sufficient proximity to be considered a single urban complex.
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megaphone
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A funnel-shaped device used to direct and amplify the voice.
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pachy-
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thick
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neoclassic
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A revival of classical forms
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paleo-
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ancient
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pan-, panto-
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all; every
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ortho-
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straight; correct; proper
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panorama
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an unlimited view over a wide area
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metamorphosis
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A marked change in appearance, character, condition, or function
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