-ology Words Flashcards
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alalogy
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algae
2
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anthropology
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human beings—their distributions, origins, classifications, physical characteristics, environmental and social relations, and cultures
3
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archaeology
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remains of past human life and activities
4
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axiology
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values and value judgments (e.g., in ethics)
5
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cryptology
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codes and ciphers
6
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cytology
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cell and its functions
7
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deontology
A
ethics
8
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enology
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wines and wine making
9
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entomology
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insects
10
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epistemology
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the nature, grounds, and limits of knowledge
11
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eschatology
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end of the world
12
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ethology
A
animal behavior under natural conditions
13
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etiology
A
causes of phenomena
14
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gerontology
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aging and the problems of the aged
15
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hagiology
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saints and other revered persons
16
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herpetology
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reptiles and amphibians