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29 Cards in this Set
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Automatic |
working by itself |
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autobiography |
a book based on the authors life |
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autograph |
a signature |
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cryptic |
having a meaning that is mysterious |
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cryptogenic |
of unknown orgin |
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dynamite |
a highly expolsive bomb |
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dynamic |
constant change |
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dynasty |
a line of rulers in a country |
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heterozygous |
different cells |
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heterothermic |
different heat |
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heterochromatic |
different colors |
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homogeneous |
look alike |
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homophone |
2 words that sound the same but are spelled differently |
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homoplasty |
surgical repair |
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acute |
an angle that is 90 degrees or less |
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accurate |
being correct |
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accupunture |
a style of medicine that involves sharp needles |
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amorphous |
without a clear/defined shape or form |
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metamorphosis |
a change in form |
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dysmorphia |
a defermity in shape or form |
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pseudocyesis |
technical term for false pregnancy |
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pseudonym |
a false name(authors use it the most) |
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pseudoheroic |
heroic traits |
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telephoto |
a lens with a bigger length |
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television |
a device that show images because of long distant radio signals |
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telescope |
a device that allows you to look at things at a distance |
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infidelity |
the act of being unfaithful in marriage |
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confidant |
a person shares a secret, trusting that it wouldn't be told |
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confederacy |
an allaince |
