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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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Congenital
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Existing at birth.
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Philanthropist
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One who wishes to humanity;a person who makes large gifts to charity.
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Genesis
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Origin;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
A very small amount |
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Pseudonym
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Assumed name;pen name
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Renowned
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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
necessary;essential. |
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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
a wide raging survey |
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Psyche
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mental state;soul
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psychosomatic
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referring to physical disorders 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.
The act of boycotting |
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Chauvinism
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prejudiced devotion to a group or country
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Gargantuan
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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 or 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-discpline
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