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a-, an-

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not, without (Greek)

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agnostic

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one who doesn’t know whether there is a God

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amoral

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without moral standards; neither moral nor immoral; unable to distinguish between right and wrong

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anarchy

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without a ruler; political disorder and confusion

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anecdote

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originally, not published (some stories were made public by publishing them, and others were kept private); now, merely a short account of some interesting or humorous incident

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anemia

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without blood; a deficiency of red corpuscles in the blood

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anesthetic

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without feeling; a drug causing one to be insensitive to pain

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anomaly

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not the same (as others); a rare exception; something that is not normal

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anonymous

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without a name; having an unknown or unacknowledged name

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asymmetrical

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not measured together; not having both sides exactly alike; not symmetrical

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atheist

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one who is without a God; one who denies the existence of God

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atypical

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not typical

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ambi-

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around (Latin)

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ambience

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the surrounding atmosphere

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ambiguous

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to drive around (in an uncertain manner because there were few roads in early days); uncertain; having two possible meanings

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ambitious

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originally; going around for votes; today, having a desire to succeed

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amphitheater

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an oval or round structure with tiers of seats around an open space

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ambidextrous

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both right hands; able to use both hands with equal ease

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ambiguity

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the quality of having two possible meanings

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ambivalence

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conflicting (both kinds of) feelings toward a person or thing

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ambivalent

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having conflicting (both kinds of) feelings toward someone or something

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amphibian

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an animal that lives both in the water and on land

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amphibious

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able to live or to travel both on land and in water

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ann, enn

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year (Latin)

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annuls

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a written account of events year by year; bistorical records

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anniversary

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the yearly return of the date of some memorable event

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annual

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yearly

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annuity

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an investment that provides fixed payments yearly or at other regular intervals

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biannual

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occurring every two years

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centennial

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a hundredth anniversary

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millennium

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a period of a thousand years; specifically, the thousand years when, according to the New Testament, Christ is to reign on earth; thus, a period of happiness and prosperity

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per annum

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by the year; annually

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perennial

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having a life cycle lasting through more than two years, as a perennial plant
Also, lasting many years, as perennial youth

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semiannual

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half-yearly; occurring two times a year

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superannuated

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beyond the year of retirement; retired because of age

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ante, anti-

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before, in front of (Latin)

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ante

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the amount each poker player must put into the pot before receiving his/her/their cards

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antebellum

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before the war, especially before the Civil War

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antecedent

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anything that logically goes before something else
Also, the word, phrase, or clause to which a pronoun refers

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antedate

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to occur before something else

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antediluvian

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before the Flood described in the Bible; old-fashioned or primitive

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ante meridiem

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before noon

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anterior

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located before or in front (as opposed to posterior, located behind)

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anteroom

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a room before the main room; a waiting room

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anticipate

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to take before; to realize beforehand

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antiquarian

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one who collects or studies objects of former times

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antiquated

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so old as to be no longer useful

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antique

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belonging to an earlier (before) period

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anthrop-

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human (Greek)

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anthropoid

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resembling humans

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anthropologist

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one who studies the physical, oscial, and cultural development and behavior of human beings

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anthropology

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a study of the physical, social, and cultural development and behavior of human beings

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anthropomorphic

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thought of as having human form or characteristics

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anthromorphism

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the attributing of human form or characteristics to a god, animal, or inanimate thing

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misanthrope

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one who hates people

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misanthropic

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characcterized by hatred or scorn for pope

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philanthropic

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charitable

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philanthropist

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one who loves people, particularly one who gives money to benefit humanity

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philanthropy

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the effort to increase the well-being of humanity by charitable donations

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anti-

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against, opposite (Greek)

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antagonist

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a person who struggles against in a contest

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antibiotic

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

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antidote

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a medicine that counteracts (works against) poison or disease
Also, something that gives relief something else

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antiseptic

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against infection; capable of destroying microorganisms that cause disease

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antarctica

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the continent opposite the arctic

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antithesis

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one idea placed opposite another; the exact opposite

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auto-

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self (Greek)

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autocracy

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government by a single person

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autocrat

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an absolute ruler; a domineering, self-willed person

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autocratic

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ruling by oneself; domineering

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automatic

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operating by itself

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automation

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a system using self-operating machines

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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

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automobile

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a self-moving vehicle

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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

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autonomous

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self-governing

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autonomy

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the right of self-government

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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

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bene-

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well, good (Latin)

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benediction

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a speaking of good wishes; a blessing

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benefactor

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one who does something good; one who gives help or financial assistance

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beneficence

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the doing of good; kindness; charity

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beneficial

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producing benefits; advantageous

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beneficiary

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a person who receives benefits, as from a will or an insurance policy

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benefit

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anything that promotes well-being; a payment to one in need

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benevolence

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an inclination to do good; a kindly or charitable act

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benevolent

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wishing someone well; inclined to do good

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benign

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having a kindly (good) attitude or disposition
Also, in medicine, mild, and and not malignant

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Benevolent vs benign

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both: having a kindly attitude
benevolent: often includes the idea of doing something charitable
benign: often has a medical meaning opposite to malignant (malevolent)

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bi-

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two (Latin)

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bicameral

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composed of two legislative chambers or branches

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bicentennial

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a 200th anniversary

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biceps

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any muscle having two heads or points of origin, as the large muscle at the front of the upper arm

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bicuspid

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a tooth having two points

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bicycle

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two circles; a two-wheeled vehicle

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bigamy

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marrying one person while legally married to another

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bilateral

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having or involving two sides; binding on both parties (in contrast to unilateral, in which only one party has an obligation)

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bilingual

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able to use two languages

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binoculars

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field glasses for use with two eyes (in contrast to the telescope, which is for use with one eye only)

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bipartisan

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consisting of or supported by two parties, especially two major political parties

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biped

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a two-footed animal

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biscuit

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twice-cooked or baked; today a quick bread baked in small pieces

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bisect

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to cut in two, as a diameter bisects a circle

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bivalve

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a mollusk having two valves or shells hinged together, as a mussel or clam

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bio-

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life (Greek)

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autobiography

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an account of a person’s life written by that person

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biodegradable

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capable of being broken down by living microorganisms and absorbed by the environment

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biofeedback

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a technique for consciously regulating a bodily (life) function thought to be involuntary, as heartbeat or blood pressure, by using an instrument to monitor the functions and to signal changes in it

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biography

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a written account of someone’s life

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biology

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the study of plant and animal life

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biopsy

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a seeing of live tissues; the examination of tissues removed from the living body

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biosphere

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the part of the Earth, extending from its crust out into the surrounding atmosphere, in which living things exist

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symbiosis

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the living together in close union of two dissimilar organisms, often to their mutual benefit

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symbiotic

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living together in a close relationship, often to the benefit of both

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chron-

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time (Greek)

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chron-

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time (Greek)

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anachronism

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anything out of its proper historical time

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chronic

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continuing for a long time, as a chronic disease

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chronicle

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an account of events arranged in order of time

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chronological

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arranged in order of time of occurrence

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chronology

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a list of events arranged according to time of occurrence

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chronometer

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an instrument for measuring time precisely, especially in navigation

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synchronize

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to cause to operate (keep time) in unison, as to synchronize watches or to synchronize the sound with the fim in a motion picture

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circum-

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around (Latin)

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circuit

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the regular journey around a territory be a person performing duties
Also, an arrangement of electrically or electromagnetically connected components

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circuitous

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roundabout; winding

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circumference

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a line carried around; the outer boundary line around a circular area

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circumlocution

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a roundabout way of saying something

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circumnavigate

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to sail around

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circumscribe

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to write a line around the bounds; to confine

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circumspect

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cautious; careful to consider possible consequences

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circumstance

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something standing around; a fact or event accompanying another fact or event

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circumvent

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to come around; to get around or to overcome by artful maneuvering; to prevent

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com, con, col, cor

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together with (Latin)

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coherent

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sticking together; having an orderly relation of parts

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collaborate

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to labor together

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collusion

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playing together; a secret agreement between two or more persons for a deceitful purpose

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commensurate

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measured together; equal in measure and size; proportionate

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commiserate

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to sympathize

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committee

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a group of people sent to meet together to consider some matter

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commodious

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with plenty of room; spacious

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commotion

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people moving together; social disorder

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companion

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a person one shares one’s bread with; a comrade

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complicate

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to fold together; to make intricate or involved

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composition

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a putting together of parts to form a whole

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compress

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to press or squeeze together

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compunction

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a prick of conscience; an uneasiness caused by a sense of guilt; a slight regret

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computer

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an electronic machine that performs high-speed mathematical and logical calculations when given coded information

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condominium

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a building in which the living units are owned individually and the grounds are owned together

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condone

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to forgive or overlook (an offense)

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congenital

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born together; existing at birth

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consensus

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a feeling together; general agreeement

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consummate

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summed up together; complete or perfect in every respect

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contemporary

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together in time; belonging to the same age

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convene

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to come together formally

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convention

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the coming together of the members of a group

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convivial

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fond of eating, drinking, and being sociable together

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correlate

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to relate together; to show relationship

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cred-

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to believe (Latin)

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credence

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belief; acceptance as true

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credentials

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documents that cause others to believe in one.

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credibility

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trustworthiness

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credible

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believable

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credit

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trust, as financial credit; a source of honor, as a credit to one’s family

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credulity

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tendency to believe readily on too little evidence; gullibility

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credulous

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believing too readily on too little evidence; gullible

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creed

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a formal statement of religious or other belief, as the creed of a church

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discredit

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not to believe; to distrust; to destroy belief in

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incredible

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unbelievable

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incredulity

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tendence not to believe readily; skepticism

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incredulous

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not believing readily; disbelieving

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miscreant

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originally, an unbeliever in religion; now, an evildoer or criminal

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cur-

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to run (Latin)

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concourse

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a run together; a large open space where crowds gather

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concur

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to run together; to agree

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concurrent

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running together; occurring at the same time

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courier

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one who carries (runs with) messages

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course

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a running onward from one point to the next, as the course of a stream; in education, a series of studies leading (running) toward a degree

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currency

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money that passes (runs) from person to person in a country

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current

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the flow (running) of water or air or electricty; prevalent at the moment (running along), as current fashions

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curriculum

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originally, a race course; today, all the courses offered by an educational institution

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cursive

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running long; handwriting with the letters joined together

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currency

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money that passes (runs) from person to person in a country

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current

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the flow (running) of water or air or electricity; prevalent at the moment (running along), as current fashions

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curriculum

A

originally, a race course; today, all the courses offered by an educational institution

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cursive

A

running along; andwriting with the letters joined together

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cursory

A

running over rapidly without attention to detail; hasty and superficial

188
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discourse

A

to run about; to speak at length; a formal and lengthy discussion of a subject

189
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excursion

A

a running out somewhere; a short journey

190
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occur

A

to run toward; to take place; to happen

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precursor

A

a person or thing that runs before; a forerunner

192
Q

recourse

A

a running back (for help); a turning to someone or something for help

193
Q

recur

A

to run again; to happen again

194
Q

recurrent

A

running back; returning repeatedly

195
Q

dem-

A

people (Greek)

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Q

demagogue

A

originally, a leader of the common people; now, a leader who stirs up the people by appealing to their emotions and prejudices to win them over quickly and thus gain power

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demagoguery

A

the methods or practices of a demagogue

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Q

democracy

A

people rule; government by representative elected by the people

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Q

demographic

A

writing about people; pertaining to the study of human populations, especially their density, distribution, and vital statistics

200
Q

endemic

A

native to a particular people or country, as an endemic disase, which occurs only among certain people, or an endemic plant or animl, which is found only in a certain loction

201
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endemic

A

native to a particular people or country, as an endemic disease, which occurs only among certain people, or an endemic plant or animal, which is found only in a certain location

202
Q

epidemic

A

upon the people; a disease or other abnormal condition spreading rapidly among many people

203
Q

pandemic

A

among all the people; widespread

204
Q

dict-

A

to speak (Latin)

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Q

abdicate

A

to proclaim away; to renounce formally a throne or high office

206
Q

addict

A

to speak to or to sentence oneself; to give oneself habitually or compulsively to something

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Q

contradict

A

to speak against; to assert the opposite of what someone has said

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Q

dictate

A

to speak or read something aloud to be recorded by another; to give (speak) orders or commands

209
Q

dictator

A

one whose speech is to be taken as the final word; one who orders others around; a tyrannical ruler

210
Q

dictatorial

A

speaking and acting in a domineering or oppressive way

211
Q

diction

A

choice of words in speaking or writing
Also, enunciation in speaking or singing

212
Q

dictionary

A

a book containing the world of a (spoken) language

213
Q

dictum

A

a formal and authoritative statement (speech).

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Q

edict

A

a speaking out; an official degree

215
Q

jurisdiction

A

the right to interpret (speak) and apply the law; legal power to hear and decide cases; the extent of such judicial or other authority

216
Q

predict

A

to speak beforehand; to foretell

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predict

A

to speak beforehand; to foretellvaledictorian

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valedictorian

A

a student, usually of the highest scholastic standing, who gives the farewell speech at commencement

219
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dis, di, dif-

A

not, away, apart (Latin)

220
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disarray

A

not arrayed or arranged properly; a state of disorder or confusion; disorderly dress

221
Q

disaster

A

the stars not in a favorable position; a misfortune

222
Q

disburse

A

to take away from a purse; to pay out as from a fund

223
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discomfit

A

to undo; to thwart the plans of; to make uneasy

224
Q

disconcert

A

to upset; to frustrate

225
Q

disconsolate

A

not able to be consoled; hopelessly sad

226
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discordant

A

hearts apart; not in accord; disagreeable t the ear

227
Q

disease

A

not at ease; illness

228
Q

dismantle

A

originally, to take aman’s cloak off his back; to strip a house of furnishings; to take apart

229
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disparate

A

not equal; unlike

230
Q

disparity

A

difference; unlikeness

231
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display

A

to fold apart or unfold; to show

232
Q

disproportionate

A

not proportionate; out of proportion in size, shape, or amount

233
Q

dissect

A

to cut apart, especially for anatomical study

234
Q

disseminate

A

to spread abroad as if sowing seed

235
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dissent

A

to differ in opinion or feeling; to withhold approval

236
Q

dissident

A

sitting apart; one who disagrees; a dissenter

237
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dissuade

A

to turn a person away (from a course) by persuasion

238
Q

distract

A

to draw away the attention

239
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diverse

A

turned away from each other; unlike, as diverse opinions

240
Q

diversion

A

something that turns the mind away and relaxes or entertains

241
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divorce

A

a turning away (in different directions); a dissolution of a marriage

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