Lesson 20 Flashcards by John Caron | Brainscape

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Canonize

A

To approve

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Android

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An automaton in the form of a human

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Hydrant

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A water faucet

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Misoneism

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Hatred of change

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Sympathy

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Agreement in feeling

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Philanthropy

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Concern for human welfare

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Glossary

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A list of terms in a special subject

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Hieroglyphics

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Language with symbols, usually ancient

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Psychiatrist

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A physician who studies psychiatry

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Antonym

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A word opposite in meaning to another

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Petroleum

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An oily liquid

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Canonical

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Pertaining to canon

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Misogynist

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One who hates women

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Antipathy

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Distaste

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Hydraulic

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Operated by means of water

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Androgynous

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Being both male and female

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Podiatrist

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Foot doctor

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Polyglot

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Multilingual

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Gynarchy

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Rule by women

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Anthropomorphism

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Humanization

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Hierarchy

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A system of things ranked above each other

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Petrous

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Rocky

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Anonymous

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Unknown

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Pediatrician

A

Child doctor

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Misogamy

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Hatred for marriage

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Homonym

A

Words that sound the same but are spelled differently

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Polyandry

A

Many men

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Anthropology

A

The science of humanity

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Misanthrope

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A hater of humankind

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Empathized

A

To feel another persons emotions

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Petrified

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Turned to stone

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Canon

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A set rule

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Synonym

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A word that means the same as another

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Hydrofoil

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A winglike part of a ship