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Phobia
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fear
dislike aversion |
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acrophobia
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fear of being at a great height
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agoraphobia
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fear of open spaces
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anglophobia
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dislike of England or the english
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Anglophilia
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antonym of anglophobia
love of England or the english |
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claustrophobia
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fear of enclosed or narrow spaces
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Germanophobia
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dislike of Germany or the Germans
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Germanophilia
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antonymn of germanophobia
love of Germany or the Germans |
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hydrophobia
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1. dread of water
2. rabies |
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monophobia
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fear of being alone
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phobia
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fear
dread aversion |
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photophobia
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aversion to light
fear of light |
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xenophobia
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aversion to foreigners
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phobe
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one who fears or dislikes
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Russophobe
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one who dislikes Russia or the Russians
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Rossophile
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antonymn of russophobe
one who likes russia or the Russians |
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Phil (philo)
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loving of, fond of
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philanthropist
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lover of humanity, person active in promoting human welfare
(antonymn - misanthrope) |
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philanthropy
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love of humanity, especially as shown in donations to charitable and socially useful causes
(antonym- misanthropy) |
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philatelist
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stamp collector
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philately
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collection and study of stamps
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philharmonic
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pertaining to a musical organization, such as a symphony orchestra
- Originally "loving music" |
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philhellenism
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support of Greece or the Greeks
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philogyny
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love of women
antonym- misogyny |
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philology
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love of language and literature
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philosopher
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lover of/searcher for, wisdom or knowledge, person who regulates his or her life by the lgiht of reason
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phile at the end of a word means...
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one who loves or supports
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anglophile
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supporter of england or the english
ant- anglophobe |
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audiophile
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one who is enthusianstic about high fidelity sound reproduction
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bibliophile
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lover of books
ant- bibliophobe |
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francophile
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supporter of france or the french
ant- francophobe |
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Sinophile
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supporter of china or the chinese
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MIS
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hate
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miisandry
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hatred of males
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misanthrope
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hater of humanity
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misanthropy
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hatred of humanity
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misogamy
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hatred of marriage
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misogyny
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hatred of women
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misology
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hatred of argument, reasoning, or discussion
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minoneism
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hatred of anything new
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DYS
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bad
ill difficult |
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dysentery
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inflammationg of the large intestine
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dysfunction
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abnormal functioning, as of an organ of the body
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dyslexia
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impairment of the ability to read
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dyslogistic
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expressing disapproval or censure; uncomplimentary
ant. eulogistic |
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dyspepsia
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1. difficult digestion;indigestion. antonym eupepsia
2. ill humor; disgruntlement |
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dysphagia
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difficulty in swallowing
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dysphasia
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speech difficulty resulting from brain injury
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dysphoria
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sense of great unhappiness or dissatisfaction.
ant. euphoria |
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dystopia
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imaginary place where living conditions are dreadful
ant. utopia |
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dystrophy
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1. faulty nutrition
2. muscle disorder |
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EU
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good
well advantageous (EU means the opposite of DYS) |
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eugenics
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science dealing with improving hereitary qualities (e.g., of the human race)
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eulogize
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write or speak in praise of someone
ant. vilify |
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eupepsia
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good digestion
ant. dyspepsia |
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euphemism
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substution of a good expression for an unpleasant one. example:
sanitation for garbage collection |
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euphonious
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pleasing in sounnd
ant. cacophonous |
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euphoria
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sense of great happiness or well-being
ant. dysphoria |
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euthanasia
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controversial practice of mericifully putting to death a person suffering from an incurable, painfully distressing disease (literally, "advantageous death")
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euthenics
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science dealing with improving living conditions
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MACRO
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large, long
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MICRO
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small
minute |
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macro
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computer instruction standing for a series of steps
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macrocosm
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great world; universe
ant. microcosm |
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microcosm
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little world
epitome reproduction of a larger unity |
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macron
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horizontal mark indicating that the vowel over which it is placed is long
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macroscopic
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large enough to be vixible to the naked eye
ant. microscopic |
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microbe
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microscopic life form
microorganism germ |
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microbicide
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agent that destroys microbes
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microdont
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having small teeth
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microfilm
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film of very small size
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microgram
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millionth of a gram
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micrometer
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1.millionth of a meter
2. instrument for measuring small lengths |
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microogranism
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microscopic animal or plant
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microsecond
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millionth of a second
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microsurgery
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surgery with the aid of microscopes and minute instruments or laser beams
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microvolt
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millionth of a volt
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microwatt
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millionth of a watt
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microwave
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1.very short electromagnetic wave
1.microwave oven that cooks quilkly by using microwaves |
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A (AN)
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not
without |
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amoral
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not moral
without a sense of moral responsibility |
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amorphous
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without (having no) definite form; shapeless; unorganized.
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anarchy
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total absense of rule or government; confusion; disorder
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anemia
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lack of a normal number of red blood cells
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anesthesia
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loss of feeling or sensation resulting from ether, chloroform, novocaine, etc.
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anesthetic
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drug that produces anesthesia
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anhydrous
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destitute of (without)
water |
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anomaly
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deviation from the common rule
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anomalous
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not normal; abnormal
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anonymous
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nameless; of unknown or unnamed origin
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anoxia
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deprivation of (state of being without) oxygen
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aseptic
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free from disease-causing microorganisms
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apnea
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temporary cessation of breathing
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asymptomatic
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showing no symptoms of disease
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atheism
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godlessness; denial of the existence of a supreme being
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atrophy
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lack of growth, as from disuse, disease, or malnourishment.
ant. hypertrophy- enlargement of a body part, as from overuse |
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atypical
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unlike the typical
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MONO (MON)
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one
single alone |
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POLY
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many
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monarchy
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rule by a single person
ant. polyarchy |
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monochromatic
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of one color
ant. polychromatic |
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monocle
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eyeglass for one eye
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monogamy
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marriage with one mate at a time
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polygamy
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marriage to several people at the same time
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monogram
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two or more letters interwoven to represent a name
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monograph
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written account of a single thing or class of things
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monolith
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single stone of large sixe; obelisk
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monolithic
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massic and rigidly uniform
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monologue
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long speech by one person
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monmania
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excessive concentration on one idea or subject
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monmorphic
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having a single form
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polymorphic
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having various forms
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monosyllabic
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having one syllable
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polysyllabic
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having more than three syllables
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monotheism
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belief that there is one god
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polytheism
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belief that there is a plurality of gods
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monotonous
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continuing in an unchanging tone; wearying
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polyarchy
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rule by many; government having three or more rulers
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polychromatic
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having a variety of colors;multicolored; variegated
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polyglot
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speaking several languages
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polygon
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closed plan figure having many angles and many sides
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polyphonic
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having many sounds or voices
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homophonic
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having the same sound
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polysyllabic
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having more than three syllables
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polytechnic
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dealing with many applied sciences and technical arts
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LOGY
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science
study account |
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anthropology
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science dealing with 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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criminology
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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 eachother
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ethnology
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branch of anthropolgy dealing with human races, their origin, distribution, culture, etc
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genealogy
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account of the descent of a person or family from an ancestor
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geology
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science dealing with the earth's history as recorded in rocks
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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 scucture 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 who have died recently; obituary
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neurology
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scientific study of the nervous system and its diseases
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paleontology
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science dealing 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 causes 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 function 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 functioning of human society
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technology
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use of science to achieve a practical purpose; applied science; engineering
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theology
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study of religion and religious ideas
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BIO
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LIFE
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abiogenesis
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spontaneous generation (development of life from lifeless matter)
ant. biogenesis |
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amphibious
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1. able to live both on land and in water.
2. attacking with coordinated land, sea, and air forces |
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antibiotic
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germ-killing substance produced by or derived from a microorganism
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autobiography
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story of a persons life written by that person
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biochemistry
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chemistry dealing with chemical compounds and processes in living plans 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 microorganisms
ant. nonbiodegradable |
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biogenesis
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development of life from preexisting life
ant. 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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statistical analysis of biological 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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plants(flora) and animals(fauna) living in a region
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microbe
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microscopic life form; microorganism; germ
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symbiosis
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living together in mutually helful association of two dissimilar organisms
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TOMY (tom)
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CUTTING
OPERATION OF INCISION |
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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 cerain mental disorders
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mastrectomy
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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 supply
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tome
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one volume, or "cut," of a work or several volumes' 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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POD
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FOOT
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antipodes
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parts of the globe (or their inhabitants) diametrically opposite to each other (literally, "with the feet opposite")
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arthropod
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invertebrate (animal having no backbone) with jointed legs
ex. insects. |
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chiropodist
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one who treats ailments of the human foot
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dipody
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verse (line of poetry) consisting of two feet; a dimeter
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podiatrist
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chiropodist
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podium
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1. dais; raised platform
2. low wall serving as a foundation |
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pseudopod
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literally, "false foot") temporary extension of the protoplasm, as in the ameba, to enable the organism to move and take in food
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tripod
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utensil, stool, or caldon having three legs
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unipod
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one-legged support
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HOMO
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ONE AND THE SAME
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HETERO
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DIFFERENT
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homochromatic
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having the same color
monochromatic unicolor |
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heterochromatic
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having different colors, polychromatic
multicolor |
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homogenous
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of the same kind
similar uniform |
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heterogeneous
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differing in kind
dissimilar varied |
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homology
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similarity in structure
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heterology
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dissimilarity in structure
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homomorphic
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exhibiting similarity of form
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heteromorphic
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exhibiting diversity of form
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homonym
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word that sounds like another but differs in meaning and spelling
ex. pricipal and principle |
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heteronym
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word spelled like another, but differing in sound and meaning
ex. bass, the tone, and bass, the fish. |
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homocentric
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having the same center; concentric
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homophonic
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having the same sound or voice
ant. polyphonic |
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heteroclite
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1. (adj) deviating from the common rule; abnormal, atypical.
2. (noun) person or thing devating from the common rule |
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heterodox
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opposed to accepted beliefs or established doctrines, especially in religion; unorthodox.
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HYPER
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OVER
ABOVE BEYOND THE ORDINARY |
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HYPO
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UNDER
BENEATH LESS THAN THE ORDINARY |
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hyperacidity
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excessive acidity
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hypoacidity
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weak acidity
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hyperglycemic
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excess of sugar in the blood
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hypoglycemia
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abnormally low level of sugar in the blood
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hypertension
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abnormally high blood pressure
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hypotension
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low blood pressure
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hyperthemia
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especially high fever; hyperpyrexia
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hypotheia
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subnormal body temperature
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hyperthyroid
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marked by excessive activity of the thyroid gland
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hypohyroid
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marked by deficient activity of the thyroid gland
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hyperactive
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overactive
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hyperbole
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extravagant exageration of a statement
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hypercrticial
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overcrtical
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hyperemia
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superabundance of blood
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hyperopia
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farsightedness
ant. myopia |
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hypersensitive
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excessive growth or development, as of a body part
ant. atrophy |
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hypodermic
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injected under the skin
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hypothesis
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theory or supposition assumed as a basis for reasoning (something "placed under")
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hypothetical
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assumed without proof for the purpose of reasoning; conjectural
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ENDO
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WITHIN
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EXO
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OUT OF
OUTSIDE |
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endocrine
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secreting internally
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exocrine
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secreting externally
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endogamy
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marriage within the tribe, caste, or social group
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exogamy
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marriage outside the tribe, caste, or social group
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endogenous
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produced from within; due to internal causes
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exogenous
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produced from without; due to external causes
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endoskeleton
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internal skeleton or supporting framework in an animal
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exoskeleton
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hard protective structure developed outside the body, as the shell of a lobster
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endosmosis
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osmosis inward
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exosmosis
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osmosis outward
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endocarditis
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inflammationf of the lining of the heart
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endoderm
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membranelike tissue lining the difestive tract
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endoparasite
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parasite living on the inside of its host
ant. ectoparasite |
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endophyte
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plant growing within another plant
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exoteric
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known externally (outside a selct group; publicly); readily understandable
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exotic
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1. introduced from another country; foreign (ant. native)
2. strikingly unusual; strange |
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ARCHY
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RULE
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anarchy
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total absense of rule or government; confusion; disorder
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autarchy
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rule by an absolute sovereign
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hierarchy
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body of rulers or officials grouped in ranks, each being subordinate to the rank above it; pecking order
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matriarchy
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form of social organization in whihc the mother rules the family or tribe, descent being traced through the mother
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monarchy
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state ruled over by a single person, as a king or queen
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oligarchy
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form of government in which a few people have the power
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patriarchy
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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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GEO
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geocentric
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measured from the earth's center; having the earth as a center
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geodetic
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pertaining to geodesy(mathematics dealing with the earth's shape and dimensions)
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geography
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study of earth's surface, climate, continents, people, products, etc.
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geology
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science dealing with the earth's history as recorded in rocks
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geometry
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mathematics dealing with lines, angles, surgaces, and solids (literally, measurement of land")
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geomorphic
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pertaining to the shape of the earth or the form of its surface
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geophysics
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science treating of the forces that modify the earth
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geopolitics
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study of government and its policies as affected by physical geography
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geoponics
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art or science of agriculture (literally, "working of the earth")
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georgic
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agricultural
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georgic
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poem on husbandry(farming)
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geotropism
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response to earth's gravity, as the growing of roots downward in the ground
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GEE
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the form of geo that is used a the end of the word
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apogee
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fathest point from the earth in the orbit of a heavenly body
ant perigee; culmination |
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PATH (PATHO, PATHY)
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FEELING
SUFFERING DISEASE |
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antipathy
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aversion ("feeling against"), dislike
ant. sympathy |
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apathy
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lack of feeling, emotion, interest, or excitement; indifference
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empathy
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complete understanding of another's feeling, motives, etc.
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pathetic
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arousing pity
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pathos
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quality in drama, speech, literature, music, or events that arouse a feeling of pity or sadness
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sympathy
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sharing of ("feeling with") another's trouble; compassion
ant. antipathy |
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telepathy
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transference of the thoughts and feelings of one person to another by no apparent means of communication
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homeopathy
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treatment of disease with minute doses of a remedy that, if given in massive doses to healthy persons, would produce effects like those of the disease
ant. allopathy |
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osteopath
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practitioner of osteopathy (treatment of diseases by manipulation of bones, muscles, nerves, etc.)
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pathogenic
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causing disease
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athological
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due to disease
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psychopathic
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1. pertaining to mental disease
2. insane |
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MORPH
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FORM
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amorphous
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having no definite form; shapeless; unorganized
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anthropomorphic
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attributing human form or characteristics to beings not human, especially gods,
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dimorphous
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occuring under two distinc forms
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endomorphic
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having a form deriving largely from the embryo's inner layer; having a heavy body build
ant. ectomorphic |
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heteromorphic
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exhibiting diversity of form
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metamorphosis
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change of form
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monomorphic
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having a single form
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morphology
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1. branch of biology dealing with the form and structure of animals and plants.
2 form and structure of an organism or any of its parts |
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pericardium
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mebranous sac enclosing the heart
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perigee
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nearest point to the earth in the orbit of a heavenly body
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perihelion
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nearest point to the sun in the orbit of a heavenly body
ant. aphelion |
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perimeter
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whole outer boundar or measurement of a surface or figure
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periodontics
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branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the bone and gum tissues supporting the teeth
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peripatetic
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traveling about; itinerant
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peripheral (adj)
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1. on the periphery (outside boundar); outside or away from the central part, as in peripheral vision
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peripheral (n)
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device that can be attached to or used with a computer, such as a keybboard, monitor, printer, or scanner
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periscope
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instrument permitting those in a submarine a view ("look around") of the surface
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