Hitting The Books

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anemology

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the study of winds

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taphonomy

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the study of processes that affect animal and plant remains as they become fossils

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taxonomy

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the study of the general principles of scientific classification

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gerontology

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the study of aging phenomena and the problems of the aged

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forensics

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the study of argumentative discourse

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linguistics

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the study of human speech in its various aspects

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cybernetics

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the comparitive study of the nervous system and brain versus mechanical and electrical communication systems and devices

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cynology

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study of dogs

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sinology

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study of the chinese

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cytology

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study of cell structure and function

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geriatrics

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branch of medicine concerned with diseases of aging people

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deltiology

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hobby of collecting postcards

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eschatology

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study of the ultimate destiny and purpose of humanity and the world in general

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ethology

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study of animal behavior

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plutology

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study of wealth: theoretical economics

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pathology

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the study of diseases

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orismology

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the science of defining technical terms

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paleography

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study of ancient writing systems

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typhlology

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the study of blindness

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trichology

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the study of hair

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eugenics

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the science of improving hereditary qualities in generations

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etiology

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the study of causes or origins

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pomology

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the study of the cultivation of fruits

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hematology

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the science of bloods and blood-forming organs

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petrogeny

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the study of the origins of rocks

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myology

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the study of muscles

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mycology

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the branch of botany dealing with fungi

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speleology

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the study or exploration of caves

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polemology

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the study of war

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limnology

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the study of conditions of fresh water in lakes and ponds

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herpetology

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the study of reptiles and amphibians

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heortology

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the study of religious calendars and holidays

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hermeneutics

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the study of principles of biblical interpretation

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cryology

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the study of snow and ice

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pasimology

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the study of gestures as a means of communication

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paleontology

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the study of Earth's geological past based on fossil remains

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gastrology

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the study of the stomach and its diseases

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gastroenterology

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the study of the stomach and the intestines

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logopedics

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the study of speech defects and their treatments

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euthenics

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the science dealing with human well-being and efficient functioning

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aerolithology

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the study of meteorites

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aerodromics

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the science and art of flying aircraft

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metallurgy

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the science that deals with the extraction of metals from their ores, refining them, and preparing them for use

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orology

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the study of mountains

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prosody

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the study of versification, the patterns and sounds of rhythms in verse

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glottology

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the study of various aspects of speech, such as the relationship between writing and speech

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cetology

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the study of whales

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ichnology

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the study of fossil footprints

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epidemiology

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the study of the spread and control of disease

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pharmaceutics

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the science of medicine in general

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pharmacognosy

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the science of the use of drugs from natural sources

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kinesiology

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the study of the principles of mechanics and anatomy in relation to human movement

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numismatics

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the study of coins and paper money and other objects closely resembling them in form and purpose

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teratology

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the study of malformations, monstrosities, and serious deviations from the normal in growing organisms

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sitology

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science of nutrition and dietetics

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gemmary

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study of precious stones cut for ornament

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epistemology

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study of knowledge: theory of knowledge

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noology

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study of mind: science of mental phenomena

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thaumatology

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study of the performing of miracles

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lepidopterology

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study of butterflies and moths

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theriatrics

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study of veterinary medicine

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larithmics

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study of the quantitative aspects of population

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hyetology

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branch of meteorology dealing with precipitation

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eremology

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science of the desert and its phenomena

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orthoepy

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study of the pronunciation of a language

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ekistics

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science of human settlements drawing from the research of professionials in city administrative fields

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psephology

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the study of elections

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phthisiology

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the study of tuberculosis

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sheepskin

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a diploma

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forestry

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a science of developing, caring for, or cultivating tracts of wooded land: the management of growing timber

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civics

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study of the workings of the national and local government

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audit

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to attend lectures or classes without expecting to receive official credits

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tribology

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a study that deals with the design, friction, wear, and lubrication of interacting surfaces in relative motion to each other (as in bearings or gears)

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rudiments

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fundamental skills taught or learned

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academe

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the environment associated with a school, especially of higher learning

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opusculum

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a minor literary work

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dittology

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a double reading or twofold interpretation

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proselytize

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induce someone to convert to one's faith, belief, tradtion, etc.

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histology

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a branch of anatomy dealing with minute structures of animals and vegetable tissues discernable only by microscope

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literati

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the educated class: the class of persons given to study, reflection, and speculation, esp. concerning large, profound, or abstract issues

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Panglossian

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naively or blindly optimistic

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conversant

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familiar or acquainted by use or study: well-informed

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academia

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life and interests associated with a school especially of higher learning

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academician

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one that is associated with an institution of higher learning

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exobiology

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a branch of the science of life concerned with the search for life outside Earth and its atmosphere and with the effects of extraterrestrial environments on living organisms

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examen

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a critical study (as of a writer or phenomenon)

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anamnesis

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a recalling to mind: a reminiscence

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agronomy

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the branch of agriculture that deals with field crop production and soil management

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demography

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the statistical study of the characteristics of human populations

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semantics

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the study dealing with the relations between signs and what they refer to, the relations between the signs of a system, and human behavior in reaction to signs

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sederunt

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a prolonged sitting (as for relaxation, reading, or discussion)

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bibliotherapy

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the use of selected reading materials as curative facilitators in medicine and in psychiatry; also: guidance in the solution of personal problems through directed reading

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bibliotics

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the study of handwriting, documents, and writing materials esp. for determining genuineness or authorship

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toxicology

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science that deals with poisons and their effect on living organisms and with the clinical industrial, legal, or other problems involved

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lexicology

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the science of the derivation and signification of words

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oncology

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the study of tumors

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humaniora

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the branches of learning regarded as having primarily a cultural character and usually including languages, literature, history, mathematics, and philosophy

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horticulture

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the science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants

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hippology

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the study of horses

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matriculate

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become admitted to membership in a body, society, or institution (as a college or university) and have one's name officially registered after having previously met entrance requirements

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interdisciplinary

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characterized by participation or cooperation of two or more fields of study

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erudite

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characterized by a love of knowledge for its own sake: devoted to the pursuit of learning

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pedant

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one who is uninspired, unimaginative, or narrowly academic or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge

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Pentateuchal

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of or relating to the first five books of the Old Testament

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philobiblist

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a lover of books

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opsimath

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one who learns late in life

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prolegomenon

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a reading or group of readings or intellectual exercises leading to further understanding, development, or advance in knowledge or technique in a subject matter field

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confrere

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a colleague: a fellow worker (as in a profession or field of study)

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stichomythia

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dialogue especially of altercation or dispute delivered in alternating lines (as in classical Greek drama)

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strephosymbolia

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reversal or transposition of phrases, words, or letters or of any symbols esp. in reading

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physiognomy

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the technique or art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearances (as from facial features)

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phrontistery

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a place for thinking or study

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eisegesis

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the interpretation of a text (as of the Bible) by reading into it one's own ideas

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saccade

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a small rapid jerky movement of the eye esp. at it jumps from fixation on one point to another (as in reading)

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naology

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a study of sacred edifices