Chapters 8-14 English vocab Flashcards
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aristrocracy
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government by the best individuals or by a small privileged/upper class
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geometry
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a branch of mathematics that deals with the measurements, properties, and relationships of points, lines, angles, surfaces, and solids
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sophistic
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plausible but fallacious (sounding correct but is actually false)
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psychic
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relating to nonphysical or supernatural understanding or perception
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chronometer
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a very accurate timepiece
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philosophic
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of or relating to the study of basic ideas about knowledge, right and wrong, reasoning, and the value of things; showing wisdom and calm when faced with misfortune
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microcosm
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a little world or community that is an epitome of a larger unity
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cosmic
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characterized greatness in extent or intensity, OR relating to the universe
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cosmetic
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superficial; done or made for the sake of appearance
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cosmos
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order, harmony
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telemetry
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the process of using equipment to take measurements of something and transmitting the results by radio to a distant station
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chronological
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arranged in the order of time
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ailurophobia
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fear of cats
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brontophobia
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fear of thunder
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nyctophobia
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fear of night
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autocracy
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rule by a single person with unlimited authority
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epigrammatic
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marked by the use of epigrams (a terse, sage, or witty saying/poem)
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helicoid
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forming or arranged in a spiral
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eponymous
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being the person/thing for whom/which something is named
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anonymity
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the quality or state of not being named or identified
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eulogy
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high praise; a commendatory oration or writing, esp. in honour of one deceased
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apathetic
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having or showing little or no feeling or emotion
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pathos
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an emotion of sympathetic pity
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psychopath
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a mentally ill or unstable perso
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telepathy
communication from one mind to another by extrasensory means
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aphonia
loss of voice
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symphony
consonance or harmony of sound or colour
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euphonious
pleasing to the ear
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phosphorescence
an enduring luminescence caused by the absorption of radiation
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photophobia
intolerance to light
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theocratic
relating to a form of government in which a country is ruled by religious leaders
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monotheistic
relating to the doctrine/belief that there is one God
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pantheon
a group of illustrious or notable persons or things
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Pantheon
a temple dedicated to all the gods
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toxophilite
a lover or archery
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symbiosis
a cooperative relationship; the living together in more or less intimate association or close union of two dissimilar organisms
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antibiotic
a drug that is used to kill harmful bacteria
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skepticism
an attitude of doubt or a disposition to incredulity
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grammatical
conforming to the rules of grammar (a system of inflections & syntax in a language)
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gynandromorph
an individual exhibiting characteristics of both sexes
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gynecocracy
political supremacy of women
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pseudoscience
a system of theories, assumptions, and methods erroneously regarded as scientific
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pseudosophisticate
a person who feigns sophistication (being complex, cultured, knowledgeable)
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endemic
peculiar to or native to a particular people, country, or region
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synchronous
happening at exactly the same time
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agraphia
the pathological loss of the ability to write
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atheism
the doctrine that there is no deity
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Apocrypha
biblical or related writings not forming part of the accepted canon of Scripture
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apocryphal stories
stories that are well-known but of doubtful authenticity; spurious
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euphoria
a feeling of well-being or elation
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epidemiology
the study of the incidence, distribution, and control of disease in a population
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pandemic
occurring over a wide geographical area
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metaphor
a figure of speech in which a word/phrase literally denoting one kind of object/idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them
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apotheosis
elevation to divine status; the perfect example
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graphology
the study of handwriting, esp. for the purpose of character analysis
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toxicosis
a pathological condition caused by the action of a poison or toxin
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acropolis
the upper fortified part of an ancient Greek city (Athens)
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panoply
a magnificent or impressive array
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cacophony
harsh or discordant sound
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encrypt
to change information from one form to another, esp. to hide its meaning
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decrypt
decode
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cryptogram
a message written in cipher or code
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crypt
a chamber underground
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archaic
having characteristics of the past or an earlier time
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archaeology
the study of remains of past cultures
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archaism
an old word or expression that is no longer used
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asteroid
a small rocky celestial body
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archaeoastronomy
the study of how people in the past have understood the phenomena in the sky, and what role the sky played in their cultures
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anachronism
a person or thing that seems to belong in the past and not to fit in the present
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anomaly
deviation from the common rule; something abnormal
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orthodox
conventional; accepting and closely following the traditional beliefs and customs of a religion
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paradoxical
having seemingly contradictory qualities
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Neolithic
relating to the last period of the Stone Age
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Paleolithic
relating to the earliest period of the Stone Age
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monolithic rule
exhibiting or characterized by often rigidly fixed uniformity
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monolith
a single great stone, often in the form of an obelisk or column
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anthropomorphic
described or thought of as having a human form or human attributes
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autonomy
the quality of being self-governing
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periodontist
branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the supporting structures of the teeth
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orthodontia
treatment used on teeth to make them grow straight
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thermography
a technique for detecting and measuring variations in the heat emitted by various regions of the body
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hypothermia
subnormal temperature of the body
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thermal (n.)
a rising body of warm air
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diathermy
the generation of heat in tissue by electrical currents for medical or surgical purposes
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topography
the features in an area of land
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toponym
a place name
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topical
designed for or involving local application and action (as on the body)
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parameter
a rule or limit that controls what something is or how something should be done
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neologism
a new word, usage, or expression
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endodontics
dental specialty concerned w/ the study and treatment of the dental pulp
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paleography
the study of ancient and historical handwriting
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metamorphosis
a change of physical form, structure, or substance
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orthograde walking
upright walking
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exodontia
branch of dentistry dealing with the extraction of teeth
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perigee of an orbiting satellite
the point in its orbit tat is nearest to the center of the earth
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apogee of an orbiting satellite
the point in its orbit that is the greatest distance from the center of the earth
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metonymy
a figure of speech in which a thing or concept is called not by its own name but rather by the name of something associated w/ that thing or concept, e.g. "Hollywood" is a metonym the U.S. film industry
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anesthetize
to produce loss of sensation
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esthetic
relating to the beautiful or that which is pleasing in appearance
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hyperbole
an extravagant exaggeration
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parley
to discuss terms with an enemy
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agnostic
a person who does not have a definite belief about whether God exists or not
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diagnosis
the act of identifying a disease, illness, or problem by examining someone or something
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prognosis
a judgement about the prospect of recovery or about what is going to happen in the future
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Mesolithic
relating to a transitional period of the Stone Age between the Paleolithic and the Neolithic
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Mesozoic
the era of geological history marked by the presence of dinosaurs, marine and flying reptiles, the appearance of mammals and birds, etc.
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plastic
capable of being modeled
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prototype
an original model of a new design
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apostasy
renunciation of a religious faith; defection or abandonment of a previous loyalty
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Apostate
someone whose beliefs have changed and who no longer belongs to a religious or political group
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static
showing little change; characterized by lack of progression
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antithetical
being in direct opposition
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antithesis
the direct opposite
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epizootic
an outbreak of a disease affecting many animals of one kind at the same time
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protozoology
the study of protozoans (tiny single-celled organisms)
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hyperplasia
abnormal increase in # of cells
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syndrome
a group of things (e.g. signs & symptoms) that occur together and characterize a particular condition or pattern
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anathema
something strongly loathed or accursed
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ecstatic
marked by extreme delight
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metathesis
transposition of two phonemes in a word
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typical
combining or exhibiting the essential characteristics of a group
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catalyst
an agent that provokes or speeds up significant change or action
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esthete
one having or affecting sensitivity to the beautiful especially in art
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hippodrome
stadium for horse & chariot races
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paleozoology
the study of animal remains from geological contexts (i.e. fossils)
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hemolysin
lipid or protein that causes lysis of red blood cells
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parable
a short story that illustrates a moral attitude or religious principle
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stereotype
a standardized mental picture that is held in common by members of a group and that represents an oversimplified opinion, prejudiced attitude, or uncritical judgement
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hypothetical
imagined as an example
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diabolic
extremely evil; devilish
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parlance
manner or mode of speech
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zoophyte
an invertebrate animal resembling a plant, e.g. coral or sponge
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palimpsest
writing material used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased
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epenthesis
the insertion of an extra vowel in a word
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automaton
individual who acts in a mechanical fashion
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pedagogical
relating to teachers or education
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demagogue
a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
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agonizing
very mentally or physically painful
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hierarchy
a system in which people or things are placed in a series of levels with different importance or status
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anarchy
absence of government or established order
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archetype
a perfect example, or an original model
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monarchy
absolute sovereignty by a single person
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hebdomadal
weekly
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hologram
a 3D picture produced by a laser
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holograph
a document wholly in the handwriting of its author
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catholic
universal; broad in sympathies, tastes, or interests
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dyslexia
a learning disability that makes it hard for a person to read, write, and spell
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eclectic
composed of elements drawn from various sources
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lexicographer
an editor of a dictionary
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lexicon
dictionary; the vocabulary of a language
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antipodes
the parts of the earth diametrically opposite
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antipodal
entirely opposed
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analogous
similar in some way
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analogy
a comparison of two things based on their being alike in some way
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analogue
something that is similar to something else in design, origin, use, etc.
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ex cathedra
from the chair
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holistic
relating to complete systems rather than with the analysis of parts
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ennead
a group of nine deities in Egyptian mythology
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genesis
the origin or coming of being into something
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psychogenic
originating in the mind
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eugenic
relating to the production of good offspring
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icon
an object of uncritical devotion; idol
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euthanasia
the act of killing or permitting the death of sick individuals in a painless way for reasons of mercy
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maniacal
suggestive of madness
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manic
very excited, energetic, or emotional
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mnemonic
something that helps people remember something
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syntactic
relating to the rules of syntax (the way in which words are put together to form phrases)
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epiphany
an appearance or manifestation
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diaphanous
characterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through
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taxonomy
the science of classification of things or concepts
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iconoclast
a destroyer of images used in religious worship; a person who attacks cherished beliefs/institutions
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iconolatry
the worship of icons
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dipsomania
a person with an insatiable craving for alcoholic drinks
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kleptomaniac
a person who has an irresistible urge to drink
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fantasy
the activity of imagining things, esp. things that are impossible or improbable
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taxidermy
the act of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of animals
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idiosyncrasy
a distinctive or peculiar feature/characteristic of a place or thing
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amnesty
an official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offenses
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idiom
an expression that has a meaning not deductible from its individual words
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idiomatic
containing or using expressions that are natural to a native speaker
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ataxia
the loss of full control over bodily movements
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labyrinthine
intricate and confusing; irregular and twisting
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procrustean
enforcing uniformity or conformity without regard to natural variation or individuality
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protean
displaying great diversity or variety; versatile
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hematozoon
a parasitic animal that lives in the blood
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analgesia
inability to feel pain
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anodyne
a medicine that relives distress or pain
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acromegaly
abnormal growth of hands, feet, and face
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lithotripsy
a treatment that uses shock waves to break up stones in kidney, bladder, and ureter
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aneurysm
a localized enlargement of an artery
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thrombosis
local coagulation or clotting of the blood in the circulatory system
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symptom
a departure from normal function or feeling which is noticed by a patient,reflecting the presence of a disease or abnormal state
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prodromal symptom
early symptoms, before the full development of specific symptoms
