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theocracy
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a government in which religious authorities rule
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epidermis
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outer, protective layer of the skin
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thermometer
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an instrument to measure temperature
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epi
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upon, over, at after, in adiition, covering
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thermodynamics
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branch of physics that deals with relations between heat and other forms of energy
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thermal
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of, using, or producing heat
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aspiration
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a great hope or desire or ambition for high achievement; to breathe upon with favor; to breath
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spire
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to breathe
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epitaph
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inscription, especially on a tombstone, in memory of a deceased person
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epilogue
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shot section at the end of any literary work; short poem, speech spoken directly to the audience following the conclusion of a play
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epitome
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a short summary or statement of something; condensed account; one that represents an entire class; extreme example
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thermos
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the brand name for one commercially produced heat insulated flasks or bottles
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theology
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the study of hte nature of God and religious truth; organized body of opinions concerning God and man's relationship to Him
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atheist
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oen who denies the existence of God, a disbeliever of God
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theo
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god
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epidemic
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rapid spread of a disease so that many people have it at the same time
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epicenter
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point of the earth's surface directly above the earthqake's true center
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thermo
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caused by heat, hot
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thermostat
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a device which atumatically responds to the temperature changes and activates switched controlling equipment such as furnaces, refrigerators, and air conditioning
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thermonuclear
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having to do with the fusion of atoms through a very high temperature
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spirometer
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device that measures lung capacity
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perspire
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to excrete perspiration through pores in the skin
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conspirator
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one who plans secretly with others; especially to commit an illegal act together
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inspire
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to animate the mind or emotions of; to stimulate or influence
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epilepsy
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chronic disorder of the nervous system, caused by a disturbance in normal thythm of brain cells, characterized by convulsions and seizures
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