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30 Cards in this Set
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Gerontology
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Scientific study of aging
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Longevity
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Length of life
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Contemporary
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From the same period of time
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Nascent
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Coming into existence
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Puerile
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Childish;immature;silly
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Fledgling
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A young or inexperienced person
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Frail
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Fragile
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Venerable
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Worthy of respect or reverence
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Subsequent
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Following in time or order
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Simultaneous
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Happening at the same time
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Foregone
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Having gone before
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Expire
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To come to an end
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Respite
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A short time of rest
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Antiquated
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Old and no longer useful
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Centenarian
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One who lives one hundred years
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Incessant
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Continuing without interruption
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Premature
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Occuring earlier than usual
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Duration
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The period of time something lasts
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Belated
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Too late
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Medieval
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Referring to the Middle Ages
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Aqueduct
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A pipe or channel used to carry water
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Induction
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The act of being formally admitted
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Productivity
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Output
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Conduct
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To lead
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Conduit
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A channel for liquids; a tube for cables
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Redution
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The act of making something smaller
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Subdue
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Tone down
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Deduce
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To reach a conclusion logically
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Induce
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To bring about
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Viaduct
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Spans carrying a road over a valley or street
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