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12 Cards in this Set
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Aquiline
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Hooked or curved like an eagle's beak
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Malfeasance
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Wrongdoing, especially by a public office
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Gynecrocy
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Political supremacy of women
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Tenebrous
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Dark, shadowy, or obscure
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Pungent
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Having a sharply strong taste or smell
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Syndrome
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1. A group of symptoms that consistently occur together or a condition characterized by a set of associated symptoms.
2. A characteristic combinations of opinions, emotions, or behavior. |
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Narcolepsy
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A sleep disorder that causes excessive sleepiness and frequent daytime sleep attacks.
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Monograph
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A detailed written study of a single specialized subject or an aspect of it.
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Costermonger
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A hawker of fruit or vegetables
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Superego
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The part of a person's mind that acts as a self-critical conscience, reflecting social standards learned from parents and teachers.
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Megalomania
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Obsession with the exercise of power, especially in the domination of others
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Euphemism
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A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing
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