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15 Cards in this Set
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monophobia
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fear of being alone
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morphology
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the study of the form and structure of an organism
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nefarious
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very wicked;evil
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noveaux riches
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pearsons newly rich
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myphopic
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near-sighted
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paltry
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practically worthless;piddling;petty
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parody
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a humorous imitation
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paroxysm
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a sudden, sharp attack as of pain or coughing
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paucity
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smallness of number or quanitity; scarcaty
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perigee
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nearest point to the center of the Earth
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pernicious
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deadly, spiteful; malicious
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philanthropy
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love of mankind; patronage, compassion
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piece de resstance
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an outstanding accomplishment; main item of a meal
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plaudit
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enthusiastic praise or approval
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poignant
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profoundly moving; touching
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