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Aristocracy

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(N) form of government in which power is held by nobility

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Autocracy

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(N) system of government by one person with absolute power

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Bureacracy

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(N) system in which important decisions are made by state officials

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Plutocracy

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(N) government by the wealthy

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Technocracy

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(N) government control of society or industry by elite tech experts

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Panacea

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(N) solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases

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Pandemonium

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(N) Wild and noisy disorder or confusion, uproar

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Panopoly

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(N) complete and impressive collection of things

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Pantomime

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(N) dramatic entertainment

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Encyclopedia

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(N) book or set giving info on something

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Orthopedic

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(Adj) branch of medicine dealing with bones

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Pedagogy

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(N) method or practice of teaching of a racemic substance

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Pedagogue

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(N) teacher strict or pedentic

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Pediatrics

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(N) medicine dealing with children

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Orthodontist

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(N) type of dentist that specializes on crooked teeth

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Orthodox

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(Adj) confirming to what is traditionally expected or true

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Orthography

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(N) conventional spelling system of language

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Orthopedist

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(N) Specialist in conditions of the bones

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Anachronism

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(N) a thing belonging to a period other than in which it exists in

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Synchronized

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(V) cause to occur at the same time or rate

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Chronicle

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(N)(V) a factual written account of historical moments in order of their assurance

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Kleptomania

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(N) a recurrent urge to steal

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Pyromania

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(N) obsessive desire to set things on fire

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Barometer

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(N) An instrument for measuring atomic pressure

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Chronometer

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(N) instrument for measuring time

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Odometer

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(N) Instrument for measuring distance traveled by a vehicle

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Photometer

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(N) instrument for measuring the intensity of light

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Speedometer

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(N) instrument on a vehicles dashboard indicating its speed

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Symmetry

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(N) quality of being made up of exactly similar parts facing each other

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Antagonist

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(N) a person who opposes or is hostile to someone

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Antibiotic

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(N) a medicine that inhibits or destroys the growth of microorganisms

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Antibody

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(N) blood protein produced in response to and counteracting a specific antigen

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Antidote

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(V)(N) medicine taken or given to counter act a particular poison

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Antihistamine

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(N) drug that inhibits physiological effect of histamine; used for allergies

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Antiseptic

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(Adj) denoting substance that prevent growth of disease causing organisms

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Antipathy

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(N) deep seeded feeling or dislike

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Antitoxin

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(N) an antibody that counter acts a toxin

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Diathermy

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(N) a surgical technique involving the production of heat

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Thermometer

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(N) an instrument indicating temperature

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Thermal

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(Adj) relating to heat

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Thermonuclear

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(Adj) using nuclear reactions that only occur at high heat

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Thermostat

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(N) a device that automatically regulates temperature

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Antithesis

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(N) a person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something

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Epithet

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(N) descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristics

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Synthesis

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(N) combination or composition

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Synthetic

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(Adj) made by chemical synthesis

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Thesis

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(N) statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved

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Adroit

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(Adj) clever or skillful in using the hands or mind

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Ambidextrous

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(Adj) able to use right and left hands well

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Apprentice

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(N)(V) a person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer

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Aptitude

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(N) natural ability to do something. Suitability or fitness

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Artisan

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(N) a worker in a skilled trade, especially involves making with hands

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Dexterity

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(N) skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands

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Versatile

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(Adj) able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities. changeable, inconstant

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Audacious

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(Adj) a) bold, fearlessly daring

b) too bold, insolent

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Dauntless

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(Adj) very brave, fearless

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Explaoit

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(N) an act remarkable for its daring

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Fortitude

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(N) firm courage; patient endurance of pain or hardship

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Indomitable

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(Adj) invincible, unconquerable

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Plucky

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(Adj) brave, resolute, spirited

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Rash

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(Adj) reckless, impetuous, taking too much risk

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Alias

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(A) An assumed name

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Clandestine

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(Adj) secret, concealed

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Enigma

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(N) Riddle, mystery, puzzling statement

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Latent

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(Adj) Dormant, potential, present but not showing itself

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Lurk

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(V) Lie in ambush

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Seclude

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(V) Hide, shut apart from others

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Stealthy

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(Adj) Secret in action or character; shy

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Discreet

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(Adj) Showing good judgement in speech and action; wisely cautious

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Heed

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(V) Give careful attention to

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Meticulous

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(Adj) excessively careful about small details

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Scrupulous

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(Adj) Conscientious, strict, precise

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Scrutinize

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(V) Examine closely, inspect

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Solicitude

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(N) Concern, anxiety

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Vigilance

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(N) Alertness, caution, watchfulness

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Wary

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(Adj) On ones guard, cautious, vigilant

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Compulsory

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(Adj) required, mandatory by an authority

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Entail

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(V) impose, involve as a necessary requirement

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Essence

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(N) core, fundamental part

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Gratuitous

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(Adj) uncalled for, unwarranted

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Imperative

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(Adj)(n) urgent, not to be avoided

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Indispensable

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(Adj) essential

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Oblige

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(V) compel, force

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Condiment

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(N) a seasoning for food like salt and pepper

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Devour

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(V) eat up greedily, like glutton

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Edible

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(Adj) something a person can eat; non poisonous

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