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anthropology
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science dealing with the origin, races, customs, and beliefs of humankind.
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bacteriology
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science dealing with the study of bacteria.
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biology
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science dealing with the study of living organisms.
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cardiology
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science dealing with the action and diseases of the heart.
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criminolgy
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scientific study of crimes and criminals.
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dermatology
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science dealing with the skin and its diseases.
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ecology
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science dealing with the relation of living things to their environment and to each other.
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ethnology
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branch of anthropology dealing with human races, their origin, distribution and culture.
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genealogy
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account of the descent of a person ot family from an ancestor.
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geology
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science dealing with the atmosphere and weather.
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meteorology
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science dealing with the atmosphere and weather.
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morphology
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1. scientific study of the forms and structures of plants and animals.
2. form and structure of an organism or any of its parts. |
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mythology
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account or study of myths.
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necrology
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list of persons whohave died recently.
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neurology
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scinetific study of the nervous system and its diseases.
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paleontology
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science delaing with life in the remote past as recorded in fossils.
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pathology
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1. science dealing with the nature and cause of disease.
2. something abnormal. |
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petrology
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scientific study of rocks.
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physiology
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science dealing with the functions and of living things or their organs.
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psychology
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science of the mind.
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sociology
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study of the evolution, development, and fucntioning of human society.
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technology
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use of science to achieve a practical purpose, applied science.
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theology
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study of religion and religious ideas.
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abiogenesis
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spontaneous generation (development of life from lifeless matter)
antonym - biogenesis |
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amphibious
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able to live both on land and in ater.
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antibiotic
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antobacterial substance produced by a living organism.
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autobiography
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story of a person's life written by that person.
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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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biocidal
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destructive to life or living things.
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biodegradable
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capable of being readily decomposed into harmless substances by living microorganisms.
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biogenesis
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development of life from preexisting life.
antonym - abiogenesis |
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biography
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story of a person's life written by another person.
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biology
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science dealing with the study of living organisms.
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biometry
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statisitical calculation of the probable duration of human life.
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biometrics
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statistical analysis of biologi data.
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biopsy
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diagnostic examination of a piece of tissue from the living body.
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biota
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the living plants (flora) and living animals (fauna) of a region.
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microbe
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very minute living organism; microorganism; germ
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symbiosis
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the living together in mutually helpful association of two dissimilar organisms.
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anatomy
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1. dissection of plants, animals, or anything else for the purpose of studying their structure.
2. structure of a plant or animal. |
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appendectomy
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surgial removal of the appendix.
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atom
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smallest particle of an element (literally, "not cut" "indivisible")
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atomizer
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device for converting a liquid to a fine spray.
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dichotomy
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cutting or division into two; division.
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gastrectomy
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surgical removal of part or all of the stomach.
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lobotomy
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brain surgery for treatment of certain mental disorders.
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mastectomy
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surgical removal of a breast.
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phlebotomy
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opening of a vein to diminish the blood suppply.
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tome
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one volume, or "cut," of a work of several volums; scholarly book.
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tonsillectomy
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surgical removal of the tonsils.
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tracheotomy
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surgical operation of cutting into the trachea (windpipe).
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homochromatic(adj)
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Having the same color
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heterochromatic(adj)
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Having different colors
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homogeneous(adj)
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Of the same kind; similiar; uniform
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heterogeneous(adj)
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Differing in kind: dissimilar; varied
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homology(n)
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fumdamental similarity of structure
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heterolog(n)
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Lack of correspondence between parts
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homomorphic(adj)
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Exhibiting similarity of form
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heteromorphic(adj)
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Exhibiting diversity of form
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Homonym(n)
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Word that sounds like another, but differs in meaning and spelling
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Heteronym(n)
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Word spelled like another, but differing in sound and meaning
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Homocentric(adj)
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Having the same center; concentric
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Homophonic(adj)
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Having the same sound
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Heteroclite(adj)
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Deviating from the common rule; abnormal; atypical
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heterodox(adj)
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Opposed to accepted beliefs or established doctorines; unorthodox
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hyperacidity(n)
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Excessive acidity
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Hypoacidity(n)
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Weak acidity
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Hyperglycemia(n)
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Excess of sugar in the blood
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Hypoglycemia(n)
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Abnormally low level of sugar in the blood
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Hypertension(n)
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Abnormally high blood pressure
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Hypotension(n)
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Low blood pressure
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Hyperthermia(n)
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Especially high fever; hyperprexia
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Hypothermia(n)
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Subnormal body temperature
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Hyperthyroid(adj)
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Marked by excessive activity of the thyroid gland
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Hypothyroid(adj)
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Marked by deficient activity of the thyroid gland
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Hyperbole(n)
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Extravagant exaggeration of a statement
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Hypercritical(adj)
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Overcritical
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Hyperemia(n)
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Superabundance of blood
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hyperopia(n)
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Farsightedness
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Hypersensite(adj)
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Excessively sensitive; supersensitive
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hypertrophy(n)
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Enlargement of a body part or organ, as from excessive use.
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Hypodermic(adj)
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Injected under the skin
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Hypothesis(n)
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Theory or supposition assumed as a basis for reasoning
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Hypothetical(adj)
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Assumed without proof for the purpose of reasoning; conjectural
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Endocrine(adj)
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Secreting internally
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Exocrine(adj)
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Secreting externally
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endogamy(n)
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Marriage within the tribe, caste, or social group
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exogamy(n)
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Marriage outside of the tribe, caste, or social group
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Endgenous(adj)
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Produced from within; due to internal causes
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exogenous(adj)
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Produced from without; due to external causes
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endoskeleton(n)
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Internal skeleton or supporting framework in an animal
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Exoskeleton(n)
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Hard protective structure developed outside the body, as the shell of a lobster
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Endosmosis(n)
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Osmosis inward
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Exomosis(n)
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Osmosis outward
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Endocarditis(n)
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Inflammation of the lining of the heart
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Endoderm(n)
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Membranelike tissue lining the digestive tract
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Endoparasite(n)
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Parasite living in the internal organ of an animal
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Endophyte(n)
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Plant growing within another plant
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Exoteric(adj)
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External; exterior; readily understandable
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Exotic(adj)
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1. Introduced from a foreign country; not native
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Anarchy(n)
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Total absence of the rule or government; confusion; disorder
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Autarchy(n)
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Rule by an absolute sovereign
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Hierarchy(n)
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Body of rulers or officials grouped in ranks, each being a subordinate to the rank above it
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Matriarchy(n)
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Form of social organization in which the mother rules the family or tribe. Descent being traced through the mother.
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Monarchy(n)
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State ruled by a single person, as a king or queen
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Oligarchy(n)
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Form of government in which a few people have the power
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Patriarchy(n)
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Form of social organization in which the father rules the family or tribe. Descent being traced through the father.
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Geocentric(adj)
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Measured from the Earth's center; having the Earth as a center
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Geodetuc(adj)
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Pertaining to geodesy(mathematics dealing with the Earth's shape and dimensions)
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Geography(n)
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Study of the Earth's surface, climate, continents, people, products, etc.
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Geology(n)
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Sciene dealing with the Earth's history as recorded in rocks
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Geometry(n)
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Mathematics dealing with lines, angles, surfaces, and solids(literally measurement of land)
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Geomorphic(adj)
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Pertaining to the shape of the Earth or the form of its surface
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Geophysics(n)
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Science treating of the forces that modify the Earth
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Geopolitics(n)
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Study of government and its policies as affected by physical geography
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Geoponics(adj)
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Art or science of agriculture(literally working of the Earth)
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Georgic(adj)
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Agricultural
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Georgic(n)
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Poem of husbandry(farming)
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Geotropism(n)
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Response to Earth's gravity, as the growing of roots downward in the ground
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Apogee(n)
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Farthest point from the Earth in the orbit of a satellite
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Perigee(N0
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Nearest point to the Earth in the orbit of a satellite
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Antipathy(n)
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Aversion; dislike
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apathy(n)
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Lack of feeling, emotion, interest, or excitment; indifference
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Empathy(n)
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The complete understanding of another's feelings, motives, etc
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Pathetic(adj)
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Arousing pity
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Pathos(n)
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Quality in drama, speech, literature, music, or events, that arouses a feeling of pity or sadness
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Sympathy(n)
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A sharing of another's trouble; compassion
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Telepathy(n)
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Transference of thoughts and feelings of one person to another by no apparent means of communication
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Homepathy(n)
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System of medical practice that treats disease by administering minute doses of a remedy which, if given to a healthy person, would produce the symptoms of the disease treated.
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Osteopath(n)
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Practiconer of osteopathy
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Pathogenic(adj)
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Causing disease
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Pathological(adj)
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Due to disease
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Psychopathic(adj)
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1. Pertaining to mental disease
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Amorphous(adj)
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Without definite form; shapeless
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Anthropomorphic(adj)
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Attributing human form or characteristics to beings not human, especially gods
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Dimorphous(adj)
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Occuring under two distinct forms
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Endomorphic(adj)
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Occurring within; internal
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Heteromorphic(adj)
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Exhibiting diversity of form
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Metamorphosis(n)
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Change of form
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Monomorphic(adj)
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Having a single form
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Morphology(n)
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1. Branch of biology dealing with form and structure of animals and plants
2. Form and strcture of an organism or any of its parts |
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Pericardium(n)
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Membrane enclosing the heart
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Perigee(n)
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Nearest point to the Earth in the orbit of a satellite
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Perihelion(n)
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Nearest point to the sun in the orbit of a planet or comet
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Perimeter(n)
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The whole outer boundary or measurement of a surface or figure
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Periodontics(n)
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Branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the bone and gum tissues supporting the teeth
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Peripheral(adj)
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1. On the periphery
2. Only slightly connected with what is essential; merely incidental |
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Periphrastic(adj)
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Expressed in a roundabout way
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Periscope(n)
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Instrument permitting those in a submarine view of the surface
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Peristalsis(n)
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Wavelike contraction of the walls of the intestines which propels contents onward
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Peristyle(n)
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1. Row of columns around a building or court
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Peristyle(n)
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1. Row of columns around a building or court
2. The space so enclosed |
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Peritonitis(n)
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Inflammation of the membrane lining the abdominal cavity and covering the organs.
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