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A/An

A

without, absence of

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Anarchy (n.)

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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 someones 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, pull

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Extract (v.)

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To draw or pull out, often with great force or effect