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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(noun,person)
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a person who hates or distrusts other people
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philanthropist (noun)
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one who wishes to help humanity; a person who makes large gifts to charity
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congenital (adjective)
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existing at birth
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genesis (noun)
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origin;beginning
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genocide (noun)
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the planned murder of an entire group
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nominal (noun)
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a very small group
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pseudonym (noun)
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assumed name; pen name
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renowned (adjective)
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famous;well regarded
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viable (adjective)
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capable of living; capable of success; workable
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vital (adjective)
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necessary;essential
lively;full of life; busy |
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vivacious (adjective)
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lively; full of spirit
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pandemonium (noun)
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chaos, wild disorder, and noise
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panorama (noun)
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an unbroken view over a large area
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psyche
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mental state; soul
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psychosomatic (adjective)
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REFERRING TO PHYSICAL DISORDERS THAT ARE CAUSED BY THE MIND
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boycott (verb, noun)
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to refuse to use or buy something as an act of protest
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chauvinism (noun)
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prejudiced devotion to a group or country
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gargantuan (adjective)
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huge;immense
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martial (adjective)
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referring to war or soldiers
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maverick (noun,person)
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an independent-minded person who does not conform or adhere to rules
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odyssey (noun)
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a long and adventurous journey
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quixotic (adjective)
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noble, but not practical; having unreachable ideals;idealistic
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spartan (adjective)
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lacking in comfort;requiring self-discipline
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