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What is a philanthropist?

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A person who loves all mankind.

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What is an epitaph?

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An inscription on a tombstone in memory of the person who has died.

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What does obsolete mean?

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Something no longer in use.

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What is illegible handwriting?

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Handwriting which is difficult or impossible to read.

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What does inevitable mean?

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Something that cannot be avoided; certain to happen.

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What is an aviary?

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A place for keeping birds in a confined space.

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What does contemporary mean?

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Belonging to the same time; a person living in the same age with another.

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What is a stoic?

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A person who can endure pain or hardship without showing feelings or complaining.

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What is an atheist?

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One who doesn’t believe in the existence of God.

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What is a cartographer?

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A person who draws or makes maps.

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What is claustrophobia?

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An extreme fear of being in a small confined place.

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What does omniscient mean?

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One who knows everything.

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What is a panacea?

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A solution for all difficulties or diseases.

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What is a polyglot?

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A person who knows and is able to use several languages.

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What is chronology?

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An arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence.

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What does extempore mean?

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A speech or presentation made without previous preparation.

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What does fastidious mean?

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One who is difficult to please.

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What is a utopia?

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An imagined society where everything is perfect and everyone is happy; a place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions.

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What is an amateur?

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One who plays for pleasure rather than as a profession; a person who is neither well experienced nor skilled.

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What does obsolete mean?

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Something no longer in use.

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What is illegible handwriting?

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Handwriting which is difficult or impossible to read.

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What does inevitable mean?

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Something that cannot be avoided; certain to happen.

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What is an aviary?

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A place for keeping birds in a confined space.

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What does contemporary mean?

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Belonging to the same time; a person living in the same age with another.

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What is a stoic?
A person who can endure pain or hardship without showing feelings or complaining.
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What is an atheist?
One who doesn't believe in the existence of God.
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What is a cartographer?
A person who draws or makes maps.
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What is claustrophobia?
An extreme fear of being in a small confined place.
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What does omniscient mean?
One who knows everything.
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What is a panacea?
A solution for all difficulties or diseases.
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What is a polyglot?
A person who knows and is able to use several languages.
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What is chronology?
An arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence.
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What does extempore mean?
A speech or presentation made without previous preparation.
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What does fastidious mean?
One who is difficult to please.
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What is a utopia?
An imagined society where everything is perfect and everyone is happy; a place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions.
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What is an amateur?
One who plays for pleasure rather than as a profession; a person who is neither well experienced nor skilled.
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What is the term for a non-professional who is inept at a particular activity?
Amateur ## Footnote This term refers to someone who engages in a particular activity without professional skill.
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What do you call a person who can use both hands equally well?
Ambidextrous ## Footnote Ambidextrous individuals have the ability to use both their left and right hands with equal skill.
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What is an iconoclast?
A person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs or institutions ## Footnote Iconoclasts challenge traditional norms and values.
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What does infallible mean?
One who cannot make mistakes ## Footnote This term is often used to describe someone or something that is incapable of error.
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What is an altruist?
Someone who makes charitable donations intended for the welfare of other people ## Footnote Altruists prioritize the well-being of others over their own interests.
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What is an archive?
The place where public, government or historical records are kept ## Footnote Archives are essential for preserving important documents and records.
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What is a bibliophile?
A person who loves or collects books ## Footnote Bibliophiles often have extensive collections and a deep appreciation for literature.
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What does genocide refer to?
The murder of a whole race or a group of people ## Footnote Genocide is a grave crime against humanity with severe legal implications.
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What is the meaning of inaudible?
A sound that cannot be heard ## Footnote Inaudible sounds are typically below the threshold of human hearing.
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What does incorrigible mean?
One who cannot be corrected ## Footnote This term is often used to describe a person whose behavior cannot be changed.
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Who is a lexicographer?
A person who writes and edits dictionaries ## Footnote Lexicographers play a crucial role in documenting and defining language.
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What is a mercenary?
Someone working or acting merely for money or other rewards ## Footnote Mercenaries are often associated with military service for financial gain.
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What is a misanthrope?
A person who hates and avoids other people ## Footnote Misanthropes often exhibit a general disdain for humanity.
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What does nostalgia mean?
Sentimental longing for a period in the past ## Footnote Nostalgia can evoke feelings of warmth or sadness regarding past experiences.
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What are amphibians?
Animals that can live both on land and in water ## Footnote Examples include frogs, toads, and salamanders.
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What is an autobiography?
The life history of a person written by himself ## Footnote Autobiographies provide personal insights into the author's experiences.
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What is a cannibal?
A person who eats human flesh ## Footnote Cannibalism is a taboo practice in many cultures.
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What is entomology?
The scientific study of worms and insects ## Footnote Entomologists study various aspects of insects, including behavior and ecology.
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What does insolvent mean?
One who is unable to pay debts ## Footnote Insolvency can lead to bankruptcy proceedings.
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What is kleptomania?
A person with a strong desire to steal ## Footnote Kleptomania is considered a psychological disorder.
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What does omnipotent mean?
One who is all powerful ## Footnote This term is often used in religious contexts to describe a deity's power.
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What is an oligarchy?
Government or rule by a small group ## Footnote Oligarchies can occur in various forms of governance, often concentrating power among a few individuals.
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What is a person who collects or studies stamps called?
Philatelist (N.)
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What do you call a person who never takes alcoholic drinks?
Teetotaller (N.)
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What term describes someone having many skills?
Versatile (Adj.)
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What is a person who believes that laws and governments are not necessary called?
Anarchist (N.)
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What is the art of beautiful handwriting known as?
Calligraphy (N.)
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What do you call a group of stars that forms a shape in the sky?
Constellation (N.)
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What term describes an animal that lives in groups?
Gregarious (Adj.)
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What do you call a quiet person who is more interested in his own thoughts?
Introvert (N.)
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What is a piece of land or garden in which fruit trees are grown called?
Orchard (N.)
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What term describes water that is fit to drink?
Potable (Adj.)
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What is a person who helps another to commit a crime known as?
Accomplice (N.)
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What do you call someone who is not sure about God's existence?
Agnostic (N.)
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What is a partial or total loss of memory called?
Amnesia (N.)
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What term describes a situation in which there is no government or order?
Anarchy (N.)
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What do you call a person who regards the whole world as his country?
Cosmopolitan (Adj.)
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What is a person who leaves his country to live in another called?
Emigrant (N.)
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What term describes something lasting for a very short time?
Ephemeral (Adj.)
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What does it mean to free somebody from all blame?
Exonerate (V.)
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What do you call someone who is easily deceived?
Gullible (Adj.)
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What term describes holding an office without receiving pay?
Honorary (Adj.)
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What is a person who suffers from an imaginary illness known as?
Hypochondriac (N.)
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What do you call a person pretending to be somebody he isn't?
Hypocrite (N.)
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What term describes that which cannot be conquered?
Invincible (Adj.)

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