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pyramid (pyr-a-mid)
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a massive monument with a rectangular base and four triangular faces culminating in a single apex; serving as a tomb or temple, found especially in Egypt.
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Oath (oath)
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a serious statement in the name of God or of some sacred thing, as the Bible, that one will speak truth, keep a promise, etc.
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embellish (em-bel-lish)
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to improve by adding something.
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enduring (enduring)
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lasting
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Lunar (lu-nar)
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of or like moon. Measured by the revolution of the moon around the earth.
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essence (es-sence)
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that which makes something what it is; most important or basic quality of a thing.
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fame (fame)
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glory, great reputation, eminence.
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Oracle (Or-a-cle)
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a person a deity is believed to speak through. Ashrine in which a deity reveals hidden knowledge. Aperson giving wise or authoritative decisions opinions
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Apollo (A-pol-lo)
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The god of the sun, medicine, music, poetry and prophecy.
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Ptah (P-tah)
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the god who was the creator of heaven and earth who produced all things through thought and the word.
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philosopher (phi-lo-so-pher)
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one who seeks wisdom or enlightenment: scholar, thinker.
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papyrus (pa-py-rus)
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a kind of paper made from this plant, used as a writing material.
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unique (u-nique)
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rare, exceptional, remarkaBLE, ONE OF A KIND.
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anatomical (an-a-tom-i-cal)
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Having to do with anatomy. Anatomy deals with the different tissues, parts, and organs of the body.
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antiseptic (antiseptic)
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any substance used to kill germs or stop their growth, as alcohol or iodine.
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Asclepios (A-scle-pi-o-s)
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The Greek god of medicine.
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counsel (coun-sel)
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advise, guidance, opinion.
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deify (de-i-fy)
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to exalt, to worship as a god.
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credit (cre-dit)
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attribute, acknowledge.
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divine (di-vine)
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sacred, holy, godlike.
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