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Anthropocentric

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regardinghumankindas the central or most important element of existence, especially as opposed to God or animals.

“when we assess animal intelligence we tend to take a very anthropocentric view”

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Andromania

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human sexual behaviour and desire towards males in females

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Gynandrous

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havingstamensandpistilunited in one column, as inorchids.

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androgynous

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one who has both masculine and feminine characteristics.Androgyny refers to sex-role flexibility and adaptability.

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Hermaphroditic

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possessing both male and female reproductive organs, structures, or tissue

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Monomania

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excessive concentration on a single object or idea

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Misandrist

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person whodislikes,despises, or is stronglyprejudicedagainst men.

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Paedodontics

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Specialist of child dentistry

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Cardialgia

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a feeling of pain or discomfort in the region of the heart

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Odontalgia

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Toothache

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Quinquagenarian

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a person who is between 50 and 59 years old.

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Sexagenarian

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a person who is between 60 and 69 years old.

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Septuagenarian

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a person who is between 70 and 79 years old.

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Nonagenarian

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a person who is between 90 and 99 years old.

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Androphile

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One who is attracted to masculinity or to men

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Gynaephile

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One who is sexually attracted to women or feminity

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Zoophile

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a person who is sexually attracted to animals.

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Botanophile

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Person in love with plants

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Paedophilia

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A paedophiliac sexually molests young children

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Putrefy

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decay or rot and produce afetidsmell.

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Stupefy

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to confuse or shock somebody; to make somebody so surprised or bored that they are not able to think clearly

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Anaphrodisiac

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tendingto reduce sexual desire.

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Transcribe

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to record thoughts, speech or data in a written form, or in a different written form from the original

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Confection

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anelaboratesweet dish ordelicacy.

“a fruit confection”

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Modus operandi
a particular way of doing something that is typical of a person, group, etc.
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Modus vivendi
an arrangement or agreement made between people, institutions or countries with different opinions to exist and work together without disagreeing
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Circumscription
restriction of something within limits. "the financial companies accepted circumscription of their powers"
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Somniloquent
one who talks in his sleep.
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Aurist
Ear specialist
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Otologist
a doctor who specializes in diseases of the ear:
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Laryngologist
Laryngologists are specialists in laryngology, who treat conditions ranging from laryngitis and vocal cord nodules to laryngeal cancer.
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Gastrologist
gastrologist is a physician specializing in stomach research, its structure, functions, and illnesses.
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Enterologist
the branch of medicine dealing with the intestines.
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Proctologist
Proctologists are surgeons who diagnose and treat disorders of the rectum, anus, and entire gastrointestinal tract
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Monoaural
of or involving one ear.
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Binaural
relating to or involving both ears.
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Stereophonic
A sleepwalker
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Circumabulate
walk all the way round (something).
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Matronymic
Derived from the name of your mother or a female ancestor
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Metralgia
Uterine pain
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Metritis
Inflammation in uterus
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Endometrriosis
Endometriosis is a disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus
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Incense
Substance that sends off a pleasant odour when burnt
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To incense
To anger greatly ,to burn up
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Ardent
showing strong feelings, especially a strong liking for somebody/something
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Ardor
very strong feelings of love; very strong feelings of admiration or excitement
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Megalopolis
a very large, heavily populated city or urban complex.
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Bibliokleptomaniac
One who has obsession of stealing books
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Gynaekleptomaniac
Irresistible compulsion to steal women
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Paedokleptomaniac
To steal children
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Androkleptomaniac
To steal male
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Demokleptomaniac
To steal people
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Kleptophobe
Morbid fear of theives
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Pyrophobe
Morbid fear of fire
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Androphobe
Fear of males
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Gynaephobe
Fear of women
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Demaphobe
Fear of people
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Triskaidekaphobia
Fear of number 13
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Gnosiology
The science or study of knowledge
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Cellophane
Cellulose made to be transparent
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Hypoglycaemia
Low blood sugar
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Haematology
Science of blood
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Haemophilia
Love of blood
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Hyperglycaemia
High blood sugar level
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Pandemonium
a state of great noise and confusion
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Panorama
A view all around
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Vivarium
an enclosure, container, or structure adapted or prepared for keeping animals under semi-natural conditions for observation or study or as pets; an
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Intrastate
or existing within the boundaries of a state
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Intranational
within one nation; occurring or existing within a nation's boundaries.
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Intrapersonal
taking place or existing within the mind.
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Intramuscular
situated or taking place within, or administered into, a muscle.
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Intrapsychic
being or occurring within the psyche, mind, or personality.
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Thanatology
the scientific study of death and the practices associated with it, including the study of the needs of the terminally ill and their families.
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Prophesy
to say what you think will happen in the future
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Prophecy
statement about what is going to happen in the future
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Vulpicide
the act of killing a fox other than by hunting it with hounds
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Lupicide
The killing of a wolf or wolves
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Felicide
the killing of a cat.
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Piscivorous
feeding on fish.
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Insectivorous
Feeding on insects
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Canaries
a small yellow bird that sings and is often kept in a cage as a pet
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Potentiate
increase the power, effect, or likelihood of (something, especially a drug or physiological reaction).
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Synagogue
A place of worship of judasism
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Symbiosis
a relationship between two people, organizations, etc. that benefits them both
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Hippodrome
Public entertainment venues
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Non sequitur
a conclusion or statement that does not logically follow from the previous argument or statement
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Persecute
to treat somebody in a cruel and unfair way, especially because of race, religion or political beliefs
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Cadence
the rise and fall of the voice in s
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Occidental
Occidental means relating to the countries of Europe and America.
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Orientation
the basic feelings or beliefs that somebody has about something
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Disorientation
Disorientation occurs when you are confused about the time, where you are or even who you are
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Deciduous
Shedding , evanescent
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Indolent
not wanting to work; lazy
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Dolores
Sorrowful

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