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triangle
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a polygon having three sides
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geometry
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a branch of mathematics dealing with the relations, properties, and measurements of solids, surfaces, lines, points, and angles
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mathematics
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the science of numbers and their properties, operations, and relations and with shapes in space and their structure and measurement
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astromony
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the science of objects and matter beyond the earth's atmosphere
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geography
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a science that deals with the natural features of the earth and the climate, products, and inhabitants
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librarian
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a specialist in the management of a place in which books and related materials are kept for use but not for sale
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calculate
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to determine by mathematical processes
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pulley
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a wheel used to transmit power by means of a belt, rope, or chain
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lever
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a rigid piece turning about an axis and used for transmitting and changing force and motion
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screw
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a machine consisting of a solid cylinder with a spiral groove around it and a corresponding hollow cylinder into which it fits
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logic
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a science that deals with the rules and tests of sound thinking and proof by reasoning
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systematic
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characterized by use of method or orderly planning, methodical
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reasoning
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the drawing of inferences or conculsions from known or assumed facts
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constellation
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any of 88 groups of stars forming patterns
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circumference
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the perimeter of a circle
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radius
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a straight line extending from the center of a circle or a sphere
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pi
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the symbol denoting the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter; also : the ratio itself equal to approximately 3.1416
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theatre
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a building for dramatic performances
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skene
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Greek word from which we get the word scene, was originally a stage building
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chorus
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an organized company of singers
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tragedy
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a serious drama with a sorrowful or disastrous conclusion
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comedy
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a light amusing play with a happy ending
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deas ex machine
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an unexpected, artificial, or improbable character, device, or event introduced suddenly in a work of fiction or drama to resolve a situation or untangle a plot
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thespian
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actor
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Satyr play
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a type of ancient Greek burlesque or comic play with a chorus represented as satrys
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