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51 Cards in this Set
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AMBI |
on both sides; around |
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ambiguous |
(1) Doubtful or uncertain especially from being obscure or indistinct. (2) Unclear in meaning because of being understandable in more than one way. |
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ambient |
Existing or present on all sides |
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ambivalent |
(1) Holding opposite feelings and attitudes at the same time toward someone or something. (2) Continually wavering between opposites or alternative courses of action. |
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ambit |
The range or limit covered by something (such as law). |
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EPI |
(Greek) on, over or attached to |
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epilogue |
The final section after the main part of a play or book. |
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epiphyte |
A plant that obtains its nutrients from the air and the rain and usually grows on another plant for support. |
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epitaph |
An inscription on a grave or tomb in memory of the one buried there. |
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epithet |
(1) A descriptive word or phrase occurring with or in place of the name of a person or thing. (2) An insulting or demeaning word or phrase. |
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HYP |
(Greek) below, under |
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HYPO |
(Greek) below, under |
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hypochondriac |
A person overly concerned with his or her own health who often suffers from delusions of physical disease. |
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hypoglycemia |
Abnormal decrease of sugar in the blood. |
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hypothermia |
Subnormal temperature of the body. |
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hypothetical |
(1) Involving an assumption made for the sake of argument or for further study or investigation. (2) Imagined for purposes of example. |
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THERM |
(Greek) warm |
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THERMO |
(Greek) warm |
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thermal |
(1) Of, relating to, or caused by heat. (2) Designed to insulate in order to retain body heat. |
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thermodynamics |
Physics that deals with the mechanical actions or relations of heat. |
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thermonuclear |
Of or relating to the changes in the nucleus of atoms with low atomic weight, such as hydrogen, that require a very high temperature to begin. |
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British thermal unit |
The quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit at a specified temperature. (BTUs per hour) |
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POLY |
(Greek) many |
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polyglot |
(1) One who can speak or write several languages. (2) Having or using several languages |
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polyp |
(1) A sea invertegrate that has a mouth opening at one end surrounded by stinging tentacles. (2) A growth projecting from a mucous membrane, as on the colon or vocal cords. |
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polymer |
A chemical compound formed by a reaction in which two or more molecules combine to form larger molecules with repeating structural units. |
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polygraph |
An instrument for recoring changes in several bodily functions (such a blood pressure and rate of breathing) at the same time; lie detector. |
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PRIM |
(Latin) first |
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primal |
Basic or primitive |
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primer |
(1) A small book for teaching children to read. (2) A small introductory book on a subject. |
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primate |
Any member of the group of animals that includes human beings, apes, and monkeys. |
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primordial |
(1) First created or developed. (2) Existing in or from the very beginning. |
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HOM |
(Greek) same |
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HOMO |
(Greek) same |
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homonym |
One of two or more words pronounced and/or spelled alike but different in meaning. |
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homogeneous |
(1) Of the same or a similar kind. (2) Of uniform structure or composition throughout. |
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homologous |
Developing from the same or a similar part of a remote ancestor. |
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homogenize |
(1) To treat (milk) so that the fat is mixed throughout instead of floating on top. (2) To change (something) so that its parts are the same or similar. |
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DIS |
(Latin) apart |
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dissuade |
To convince (someone) not to do something |
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disorient |
to cause to be confused or lost |
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discredit |
(1) To cause (someone or something0 to seem dishonest or untrue. (2) to damage the reputation of (someone). |
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dislodge |
To force out of a place, especially a place of rest, hiding, or defense. |
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ad hoc |
Formed or used for a particular purpose or for immediate needs. |
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ad hominem |
Marked by an attack on an opponent's character rather than by an answer to the arguments made or the issues raised. |
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alter ego |
(1) A trusted friend or personal representative. (2) The opposite side of a personality. |
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de facto |
Being such in practice or effect, although not formally recognized; actual. |
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quid pro quo |
Something given or received for something else. |
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ex post facto |
Done, made or formulated after the fact. |
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modus operandi |
A usual way of doing something. |
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modus vivendi |
(1) A practial compromise or arrangement that is acceptable to all concerned. (2) A way of life. |