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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 a failure in business and personal life, the misanthrope resented the happiness of others.
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philanthropists
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from greek loving bill and melin gates have donated millions of dollars to health care research
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congenital
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from latin- existing at birth -
tim a victim of congenital deafness, received a cochlear implant that enables him to hear |
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genesis
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the beginning, origin
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genocide
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from greek- killing of the entire- gen
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nominal
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in name only -although jin is nominal ruler of england the prime minister and perliament hold most of the power
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pseudonym
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assumed name pen name - king has published sucsessful novels using the pseudonym rishard bach
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renowned
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from latin- famous well regarded-
scientist jane is renowned for her work with wild chimpanzees |
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viable
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vit viv -from lat capable of living of success workable mosquito eggs remain viable for four yrs awaiting enough rain ro hatch
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vital
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referring to life necessary essential- the doctor measuted her pulse and other vital signs
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vivacious
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lively full of spirit -no pic could capture the vivacious spirit of the high school cheerleader
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pandemonium
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frm greek -chaos wild and noise- a fire in the restaurant caused pandemonium as patrons fled and trampled each other
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panorama
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an unbroken wiew over a large area/ wide ranging survey- frm the top of the eiffer towel visitors see a panorama of the paris skyline
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psyche
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greek - mantal state soul
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psychosomatic
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reffering to -physical disorders from mind
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boycott
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to refuse to use or buy/ work
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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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reffering to war or soldirs
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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 requairing self discipline
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