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30 Cards in this Set
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monopoly
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exclusive control of commodity, makes elimination of competition possible (one controlling many)
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magnitude
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greatness of size, or important influence
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bifocals
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glasses with two different focal lengths; close and distant
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nom
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name
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bilateral
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having or involving two sides
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biathlon
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an event combining ski run and marksmenship
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bilingual
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capable of speaking two languages
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mono
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one
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monochromatic
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consisting of one color
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nominate
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to propose or name a candidate, to designate or appoint
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polygraph
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instrument for reading pulse changes, blood pressure, respiration
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bi
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two
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bigamy
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crime of marrying one person while still married to another
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poly
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many
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polygamy
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many to more than one person at one time
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magni
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to make great
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biceps
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large muscle in front of upper arm (2 points of origin)
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gamy
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marriage
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denominator
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the part of fractino below the line, one that denominates or names
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fid
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faith, belief, trust
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nom de plume
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"name of the pen," pen name
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Fido
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"faitful companion" dog's name
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nominal
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in name only, insignificant
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Magna Carta
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"magnificent charter", granted English political and civil liberties
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magnificent
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slendid, impressive, exalted
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monogamy
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married to only one person at a time
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magnify
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to make greater in size
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confident
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trusting, feeling assured
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fidelity
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faithfulness
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infidel
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unfaithful
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