G & L Definitions Flashcards
1
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megaphone
A
large funnel device used to amplify the voice
2
Q
metamorphosis
A
change of a thing
3
Q
microcosm
A
something small in comparison of something large
4
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neophyte
A
someone new to a subject/belief
5
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oligarchy
A
a small group of people in control of something
6
Q
orthodontics
A
the treatment of teeth
7
Q
pachyderm
A
large mammal with thick skin (elephant, rhino)
8
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paleozoic
A
relating to the area between the precambrian and mesozoic area
9
Q
pantomime
A
dramatic entertainment
10
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megalomania
A
obsession with the exercise of power
11
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megalopolis
A
a very large, heavily populated city
12
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metabolism
A
chemical reaction in the body cells that changes food into energy
13
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metaphor
A
comparison of two things
14
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microscope
A
instrument used to see very small things
15
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microphone
A
instrument used to amplify voice
