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anthropological (adj)
an'thre-pe-loj'i-kel |
--the study of human beings
--I took a anthropological class which I have study about human. |
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vital (adj)
vit'l |
--A) referring to life
B) necessary; essential c) lively; full of ife; busy --c) The lawyer is vital who usually have many cases to work. |
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genesis (n)
jen'-i-sis |
--origin; beginning
--The genesis of a semester is always lack of homework. |
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renowned (adj)
ri-nound' |
--famous; well regarded
--Madonna is a renowned singer in POP music. |
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misanthrope (n)
mis'en-throp' |
--a person who hates or distrust other people
--The misanthropes are not easy to get along with them who always dislike other people. |
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viable (adj)
vi'-e-bel |
--capable of living; capable of success; workable
--I think the plan going to the mall is viable because I finished my homework. |
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pseudonym (n)
sood'n-im' |
--assumed name; pen name
--A lot of actors have pseuonym for performs purposes. |
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vivacious (adj)
vi-va'shea |
--lively;full of spirit
--She is vivacious who joins many activities and likes to make fun of others. |
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philanthropist (n)
fi-lan'thre-pist |
--one who wishes to help humanity; a person who makes large gift to charity.
--A philanthropist always donate money to help the poor. |
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genocide (n)
jen'e-sid' |
--the planned murder of an entire group
--The genocide of Nanking few days ago, there were about 243 people died. |
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congenital (adj)
ken-jen'i-tel |
--A) existing at birth
B) naturally being a certain way; habitual --He is congenital smart who never get a B on test. |
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nominal (adj)
nom'e-nel |
--A) in name only
B) a very small amount --A thousand dollar for Bill Gates is nominal, but it may be a lot for some people. |
