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Anthropoid

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Resembling humans. (Adj)

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Anthrop

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Human

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Anthropologist

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One who studies the physical, social, and cultural development and behavior of human beings. (Noun)

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Anthropology

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A study of the physical, social, and cultural development and behavior of human beings. (Noun)

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Anthropomorphic

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Thought of ad having human form or characteristic. (Adj)

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Anthropomorphism

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The attributing of human form of characteristics to a god, animal, or inanimate thing. (Noun)

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Misanthrope

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one who hates people.(noun)

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Misanthropic

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Characterized by hatred or scorn for people. (Adj)

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Philanthropic

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Charitable (adj.)

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Philanthropist

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One who loves people, particularly one who gives money to benefit humanity. (Noun)

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Philanthropy

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The effort to increase the well-being of humanity. (Noun)

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ANTI

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Against, opposite

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Antagonist

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A Person one struggles against in a contest. (Noun)

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Antagonize

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The act of incurring of provoking hostility. (Verb)

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Antibiotic

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A substance produced by a microorganism that destroys other harmful(living) microorganisms. (Noun)

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Antidote

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A medicine that counteracts poison or disease. (Noun)

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Antipathy

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A strong feeling of dislike. (Noun)

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Antiseptic

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Against inflection, capable of destroying microorganism that cause disease. (Noun)

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Antarctica

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The continent opposite the arctic. (Noun)

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Anticlimax

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The opposite of the climax, a sudden drop from the important to the commonplace. (Noun)

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Antithesis

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One idea placed opposite another, the exact opposite.

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Antacid

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preventing, neutralizing, or counteracting acidity, as of the stomach. (Adj)

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Antiphonal

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pertaining to antiphons or antiphony; responsive. (Adj) (singing)

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Antitoxin

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a substance, formed in the body, that counteracts a specific toxin. (Noun)

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Antonym

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a word opposite in meaning to another. Fast is an antonym of slow. Compare synonym (def 1). (Noun)

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AUTO

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Self

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Autocracy

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Government by a single person. (Noun)

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Autocrat

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An absolute ruler; a domineering, self-willed person. (Noun)

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Autocratic

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Ruling by oneself; domineering. (Adj)

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Automatic

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Operating by itself. (adj)

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Automation

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A system using self-operating machines. (Noun)

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Automaton

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An apparatus that functions by itself; a robot. Also, a person who has lost all human qualities and acts mechanically. (Noun)

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Automobile

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A self moving vehicle. (Noun)

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Autonomic

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Pertaining to the autonomic nervous system, which acts according to its own(self) laws rather than through voluntary control. It regulates the heart, digestive system, and so forth. (Adj)

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Autonomous

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Self-governing. (Adj)

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Autonomy

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The right of self-government. (Noun)

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Autopsy

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A seeing for oneself; an examination of a dead body to discover the cause of death. (Noun)

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Autobiography

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a history of a person’s life written or told by that person. (Noun)

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Autograph

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a person’s own signature: He collects autographs of artists. (Noun)

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Automat

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a type of self-service restaurant in which customers obtain food from small compartments by depositing the required number of coins in slots so that the doors can be opened.(noun)

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Benediction

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A speaking of good wishes; a blessing. (Noun)

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Benefactor

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One who does something good; one who gives help or financial assistance. (Noun)

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Beneficence

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The doing of good; kindness; charity. (Noun)

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Beneficial

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Producing benefits; advantageous. (Adj)

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Beneficiary

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A person who receive benefits, as from a will or an insurance policy. (Noun)

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Benefit

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Anything that promotes well-being; a payment to one in need. (Noun)

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Benevolence

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An inclination to do good; a kindly or charitable act. (Noun)

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Benevolent

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Wishing someone well; inclined to do good. (Adj)

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Benign

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Harmless; having a kindly attitude or disposition. (Adj)

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Beneficent

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doing good or causing good to be done; conferring benefits; kindly in action or purpose. (Adj)

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