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29 Cards in this Set
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pseudonym
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a fictitious name used by an author to conceal his identity
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homonym
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One of two or more words that have the same sound and often the same spelling but mean different things
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synonym
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a word having the same meaning as another in the language
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anonymous
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of unknown name; whose name is withheld
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acronym
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a word formed from the initial letters of words in a set phrase or series of words (OPEC)
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fractious
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readily angered
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infraction
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a breach, a violation
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refraction
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the change of direction of a ray of light, sound, or heat
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fragmentation
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state of being fragmented, breakdown of norms of thought, behavior, or social relationship
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magnum opus
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a great work, esp. the chief work of a writer or artist
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operative
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a person engaged in some branch of work, esp. productive or industrial work, a detective
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cooperative
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working or acting together willingly for a common purpose or benefit
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modus operandi
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mode of operating or working
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renaissance
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a renewal of life, rebirth
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nascent
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beginning to exist or develop
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innate
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inborn, existing in one from birth
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terrain
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a tract of land
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terrestrial
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pertaining to, consisting of, or representing the earth as distinct from other planets
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subterranean
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existing, situated or operating below the surface of the earth, underground
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terrier
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any of several breeds of small dogs, used to pursue game and drive it out of its hole or burrow
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terra incognita
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an unknown or unexplored land, region or subject
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terrestrial
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pertaining to, consisting of, or representing the earth as distinct from other planets
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subterranean
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existing, situated or operating below the surface of the earth, underground
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terrier
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any of several breeds of small dogs, used to pursue game and drive it out of its hole or burrow
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terra incognita
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an unknown or unexplored land, region or subject
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