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Bio / vit Means life |
Biography-an account of someone's life written by someone else Symbiosis-interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association, typically to the advantage of both Vital-absolutely necessary or important; essential |
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Psych(o) Means mind, spirit |
Psychology-the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context Psychosis-a severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are so impaired that contact is lost with external reality Psychosomatic-(of a physical illness or other condition) caused or aggravated by a mental factor such as internal conflict or stress |
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Techn(o) Means art, skill,craft, builder |
Technology- the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry Technique -a way of carrying out a particular task, especially the execution or performance of an artistic work or a scientific procedure Technocracy-the government or control of society or industry by an elite of technical experts |
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-ium Means chemical element,grouping |
Uranium-the chemical element of atomic number 92, a gray, dense radioactive metal used as a fuel in nuclear reactors. Chromium-the chemical element of atomic number 24, a hard white metal used in stainless steel and other alloys Plutonium-the chemical element of atomic number 94, a dense silvery radioactive metal of the actinide series, used as a fuel in nuclear reactors and as an explosive in nuclear fission weapons. Plutonium only occurs in trace amounts in nature |
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Cracy, crat Means government, rule, power |
Democracy-a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives Aristocracy -the highest class in certain societies, especially those holding hereditary titles or offices Aristocrat-a member of the aristocracy |
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Bibli(o) / libr Means book |
Bibliography-a list of the books referred to in a scholarly work, usually printed as an appendix Bibliophile-a lover of books Library-a building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded music for people to read, borrow, or refer to |
