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140 Cards in this Set
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dyslogistic
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expressing disapproval or censure
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polygon
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closed plane figure having many angles and many sides
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microbe
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microscopic living animal or plant; micro-organism
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symbiosis
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the living together in mutually helpful association of 2 dissimilar organisms
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monograph
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written account of a single thing or class of things
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monomorphic
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having a single form
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pathology
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study of nature and causes of disease; something abnormal
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biota
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the living plants (flora) and living animals (fauna) of a region
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anhydrous
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without water
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euthenics
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science dealing with improving living conditions
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abiogenesis
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spontaneous generation (life from lifeless matter)
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biometrics
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statistical analysis of biologic data
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amoral
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not moral
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apnea
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temporary cessation of breath
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monogamy
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marriage with one mate at a time
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dysphoria
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sense of great unhappiness or dissatisfaction
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micrometer
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millionth of a meter
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euthanasia
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merciful death of someone with an incurable disease
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microorganism
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microcopic living animal or plant
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atheism
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denial of a supreme being
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anoxia
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without oxygen
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anarchy
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absence of a government, disorder
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monomania
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excessive concentration on one idea or subject
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euphemism
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substitution of a "good" expression for an unpleasant one
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euphoria
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sense of great happiness or well-being
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xenophobia
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aversion to foreigners
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philosopher
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lover of or searcher for wisdom or knowledge, person who regulates like by reason
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dermatology
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study of skin and related diseases
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macron
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horizontal mark indicating that the vowel over which it is placed is long
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macrocosm
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great world; universe
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microvolt
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millionth of a volt
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asymptomatic
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no sign of disease
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macroscopic
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large enough to be visible to the naked eye
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photophobia
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aversion to light
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monologue
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long speech by one person in a group
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monophobia
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fear of being alone
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atypical
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unlike the typical
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Germanophobia
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dislike of Germany or the Germans
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microbicide
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agent that destroys microbes
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neurology
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study of nervous system and related diseases
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philanthropist
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lover of humanity
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monochromatic
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of one color
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dysphasia
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speech difficulty resulting from brain injury
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genealogy
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account of the descent of a person or family from an ancestor
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philharmonic
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musical organization, symphony orchestra
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euphonious
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pleaing in sound
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mythology
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study of myths
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microgram
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millionth of a gram
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microfilm
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film of small size
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dyslexia
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impairment of ability to read
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polygamy
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marriage to several mates at one time
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monosyllabic
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having one syllable
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microdont
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having small teeth
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philately
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collection and study of stamps
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philatelist
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stamp collector
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polychromatic
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multicolored
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dysentary
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inflammation of the large intestine
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geology
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study of earth's history in rocks
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atrophy
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lack of growth from disuse or want of nourishment
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eupepsia
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good digestion
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morphology
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study of forms and structures of plants and animals; form and structure of an organism or any of its parts
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monotonous
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continuing in an unchanging tone
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technology
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use of sceince to achieve a practical purpose, applied science
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anonymous
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nameless, unknown origin
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polyarchy
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rule by many
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polytheism
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belief that there are many gods
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dyspepsia
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indigestion
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biocidal
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destructive to life or living things
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polytechnic
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dealing with many technical arts or sciences
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paleontology
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study of past in fossils
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microwave
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very short electromagnetic wave; microwave oven
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antibiotic
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antibacterial substance produced by a living organism
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dystopia
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imaginary place where living conditions are terrible
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monogram
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two or more letters interwoven to represent a name
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microwatt
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millionth of a watt
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philology
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love of language and literature
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anthropology
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science dealing with the origin, races, customs, and beliefs of human kind
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amphibious
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able to live on land and in water
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polysyllabic
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more than three syllables
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meteorology
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study of atmosphere and weather
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microsecond
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millionth of a second
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microsurgery
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surgery with the aid of microscopes and minute instruments or laser beams
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polyphonic
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having many sounds or voices
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eulogize
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write or speak in praise of someone
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autobiography
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story of a person's life writing by that person
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biology
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study of living organisms
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sociology
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study of evolution, development, and functioning of human society
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petrology
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study of rocks
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anemia
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lack of normal red blood cells
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biochemistry
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chemistry dealing with chemical compounds and processes in living plants and animals
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acrophobia
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fear of being at a great height
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necrology
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list of persons who died recently
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amorphous
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without having definite form or shape
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physiology
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study of functions of living things and their organs
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anesthesia
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loss of feeling or sensation resulting from ether, chloroform, novocaine, etc.
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psychology
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science of mind
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misoneism
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hatred of anything new
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anesthetics
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drug that produces anesthesia
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polymorphic
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having many forms
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cardiology
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study of heart and related diseases
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biopsy
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diagnostic examination of a piece of tissue from the living body
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eugenics
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science dealing with the hereditary qualities of human race
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misology
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hatred of reason, discussion, and argumen
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biodegradable
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capable of being readily decomposed into harmless substances by living microorganisms
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philogyny
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love of women
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audiophile
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one enthusistic about high-fidelity sound reproduction on records and tapes
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biogenesis
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development of life from preexisting life
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claustrophobia
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fear of enclosed or narrow spaces
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anomalous
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abnormal
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biography
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story of a person's life written by another person
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misandry
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hatred of males
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bibliophile
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lover of books
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misogyny
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hatred of women
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aseptic
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free from disease-causing microorganisms
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misanthrope
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hater of humanity
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ethnology
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branch of anthropology dealing with human races, origin and culture
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misogamy
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hatred of marriage
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biology
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study of living organisms
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theology
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study of religion and religious idea
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bacteriology
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study of bacteria
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agoraphobia
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fear of open spaces
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Angoraphobia
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dislike of England or the English
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biometry
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statistical calculation of the probably duration of human life
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hydrophobia
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fear of water; rabies
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phobia
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fear, aversion
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philanthropy
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love of humanity
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phillhellenism
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support of Greece or Greeks
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Anglophile
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supporter of England or the English
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Francophile
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supporter of France/French
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misanthropy
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hatred of humanity
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dysfunction
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absnormal functioning of an organ
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dysphagia
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difficulty in swallowing
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dystrophy
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faulty nutrition
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monarchy
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rule by a single person
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monocle
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eyeglass for one eye
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monolith
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single stone of large size
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monotheism
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belief that there is one god
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polyglot
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speaking several languages
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criminology
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scientific study of crimes and criminals
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ecology
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study of relation of living things to their environment and eachother
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