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a/an

A

without, absense of

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anarchy (n.)

A

a state of society without government or law; confusion and disorder

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algia

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pain

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fibromyalgia (n.)

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a syndrome characterized by chronic pain, stiffness and tenderness of muscles, tendons and joints without detectable inflammation

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dif/dis

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away, apart, remove

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disconsolate (adj.)

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utterly dejected; cheerless; melancholy; hopelessly unhappy

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equi

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equal

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equilibrium (n.)

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a state of rest or balance due to the equal action of opposing forces; mental or emotional balance

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jur/jus

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swear, law, right

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perjury (n.)

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the criminal offense of making false statements under oath

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ortho

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straight, correct

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orthopedic (adj.)

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designed to help correct or lessen the discomfort of disorders of the spine and joints

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post

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after, behind

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posthumous (adj.)

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occurring after someone’s death

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punct

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hit, pierce, point

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compunction (n.)

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a strong uneasiness caused by a sense of guilt; shame felt for wrong-doing

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tag/tig

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touch, feel, reach

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contiguous (adj.)

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touching, in contact; near without actually touching

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tract

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drag, full

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extract (v.)

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to draw or pull out, often with great force or effort