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24 Cards in this Set
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Entomologist |
Scientist who studies insects |
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Etymologist |
One who does scientific study of word origins |
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Parody |
Humorous imitation |
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arrogance |
Overconfidence, pride, haughtiness |
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Genre |
Type, Class, Category |
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Anodyne |
Something that calms or soothes pain |
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Progenitor |
Originator, forefather, ancestor in a direct line |
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Cygnet |
Young swan |
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Curmudgeon |
A cranky person |
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Cartography |
The science or art of making maps |
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Legerdemain |
Trickery |
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Plagiarist |
A person who presents someone else's work as his or her own |
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Propinquity |
Nearness |
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Ornithologist |
Scientist who studies birds |
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Zenith |
Highest point, summit |
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Xenophobia |
Fear or hatred of foreigners or strangers |
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Bonhomie |
Good-natured geniality; an atmosphere of good cheer. |
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Pariah |
Outcast |
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Panacea |
Cure-all |
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Paradox |
Contradiction, incongruity, dilemma, puzzle |
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Paragon |
A model of excellence or perfection
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1. Numismatist 2. Numismatics |
1. Coin Collector 2. Coin Collecting |
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Surfeit |
An excess, overindulgence |
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Innovation |
Something new, modern, or revolutionized
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