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42 Cards in this Set
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Amorphous
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having no definite shape
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anachronism
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something that is out of date
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anthropomorphic
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putting human actions on animals/inanimate objects
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apathetci
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showing lack of interest
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apotheosis
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the ideal example
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automaton
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a robot, acting robotic
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autonomy
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self-determination
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cacophony
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loud
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chronic
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on going
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chrocnicle
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a historical record
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chronological
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in order of time
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chronology
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the sequence in which events occurred
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chronometer
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an exceptionally accurate clock
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cryptic
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secret meaning
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demography
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study of humans
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diatribe
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abusive verbal attack
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dichotomy
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division into two parts
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discord
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lack of agreement, harsh sounds
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disinclination
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mild dislike
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dogmatic
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opinionated
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dystopia
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human misery
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empathy
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understanding motives
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euphemism
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harsh word replaced by a milder one
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euphoria
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high spirits
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heterogenous
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consisting parts that are different
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homogeneous
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consisting parts that are the same
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hyperbole
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exaggeration for emphasis
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misanthrope
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one who hates humankind
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nominal
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relating to names, existing by name, trivial
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oligarchy
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a government ruled by a select few
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panacea
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a cure all
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pandemic
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widespread
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pandemonium
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a state of chaos
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paradox
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something that goes against believe
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pedantic
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touchy with details
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peripatetic
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a traveler
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peripheral
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on the outer boundary
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philanthropy
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love of man
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proclivity
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natural tendency
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pseudonym
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fack name
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synchronize
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at the same time
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unorthodox
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breaking of tradition
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