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24 Cards in this Set
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anthropological
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referring to the study of human beings and their cultures
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misanthrope
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a person who hates or distrusts other people
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philanthropist
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one who wishes to help humanity;a person who makes large gifts to charity
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congenital
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existing at birth
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genesis
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orgin; beginning
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genocide
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the planned murder of an entire group
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nominal
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in name only
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pseudonym
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assumed name; pen name
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reowned
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famous; well regarded
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viable
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capable of living; capable of success; workable
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vital
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referring to life
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vivacious
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lively; full of spirit
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pandemonium
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chaos, wild disorder; and noise
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panorama
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an unbroken view over a large area
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psyche
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mental state; soul
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psychosomatic
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referring to physical disorder that are caused by the mind
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boycott
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to refuse to use or buy something as an act of protest
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chauvinism
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prejudiced devotion to a group or country
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gragantuan
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huge; immense
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martial
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referring to war or soldiers
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maverick
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an independent-minded person who does not conform or adhere to rules
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odyssey
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a long and adventurous journey
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quixotic
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noble, but not practical; having unreachable ideals; idealistic
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spartan
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lacking in comfort; requiring self-discipline
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