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10th Grade
06/05/2010

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agoraphobia
Definition
fear of open spaces
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acrophobia
Definition
fear of heights
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anglophobia
Definition
dislike of england or english
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claustrophobia
Definition
fear of enclosed or narrow spaces
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germanophobia
Definition
dislike of germany or the germans
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hydrophobia
Definition
rabies/ fear of water
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monophobia
Definition
fear of being alone
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-phobia
Definition
dislike, aversion
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photophobia
Definition
morbid aversion to light
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xenophobia
Definition
aversion to foreigners
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phil-
Definition
loving, fond of
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philanthropist
Definition
lover of humanity, person active in promoting human welfare
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philanthropy
Definition
love of humanity, especially as shown in donations to charitable and socially useful causes
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philately
Definition
collection and study of stamps
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philharmonic
Definition
pertaining to a musical organization such as symphony orchestra/ loving music
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philhellenism
Definition
support of greece or the greeks
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philogyny
Definition
love of women
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philology
Definition
study/love of language and literature
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philosopher
Definition
lover/searcher of wisdom or knowledge, person who regulates his or her life by the light of reason
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-phile
Definition
one who love or supports
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anglophile
Definition
supporter of england or english
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bibliophile
Definition
lover of books
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francophile
Definition
supporter of france or the french
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mis-
Definition
hate
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misandry
Definition
hatred of males
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misanthrope
Definition
hater of humanity
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misanthropy
Definition
hatred of humanity
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misogamy
Definition
hatred of marriage
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misogyny
Definition
hatret of women
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misology
Definition
hatred of argument/discussion
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misoneism
Definition
hatred of anything new
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dys-
Definition
bad/ill/difficult
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dysentery
Definition
inflammation of the large intestine
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dysfunction
Definition
abnormal functioning, as of an organ of the body
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dyslexia
Definition
impairment of the ability to read
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dyspepsia
Definition
difficult digestion, indigestion
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dysphagia
Definition
difficulty in swallowing
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dysphasia
Definition
speech difficulty resulting from brain injury
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dystrophy
Definition
faulty nutrition
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eu-
Definition
good/well/advantageous
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eugenics
Definition
science dealing with improving the hereditary qualities of the human race
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eulogize
Definition
write or speak in praise of someone
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eupepsia
Definition
good digestion
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euphemism
Definition
substitution of a good expression for an unpleasent one. ex: passed away instead of died
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euphonious
Definition
pleasing in sound
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euphoria
Definition
sense of well-being
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euthanasia
Definition
illegal practice of painlessly putting to death a person suffering from an incurable, painfully distressing disease/ advantageous death
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euthenics
Definition
science dealing with improving living conditions
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macro-
Definition
large/long
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micro-
Definition
small
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macrocosm
Definition
great world/universe
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macron
Definition
horizontal mark indicating that the vowel over which it is placed is long
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macroscopic
Definition
large enough to be visible to the naked eye
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microbe
Definition
very minute organism/microorganism
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microbicide
Definition
agent that destroys microbes
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microcosm
Definition
little world
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microdont
Definition
having small teeth
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microfilm
Definition
film of very small size
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micrometer
Definition
instrument for measuring very short distances
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microscopic
Definition
invisible to the naked eye
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microsecond
Definition
unit of time equal to one millionth of a second
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microwave
Definition
very short electromagnetic wave
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a/an-
Definition
not/without
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amoral
Definition
without sense of moral responsibility
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amorphous
Definition
without/having no definite form or shape
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anemia
Definition
lack of a normal number of red blood cells
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anesthesia
Definition
loss of feeling or sensation resulting from ether, chloroform, novocaine, etc
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anhydrous
Definition
deviation from the common rule
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anomaly
Definition
deviation from the common rule
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anonymous
Definition
nameless, of unknown or unnanmed origin
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anoxia
Definition
deprivation/state of being without oxygen
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aseptic
Definition
free from disease-causing microorganisms
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atheism
Definition
godlessness, denial of the existance of a supreme being
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atrophy
Definition
lack of growth from disuse or want of nourishment
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atypical
Definition
unlike the typical
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mono/mon-
Definition
one/single/alone
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poly-
Definition
many
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monarchy
Definition
rule by a single person
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polyarchy
Definition
rule by many
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monochromatic
Definition
of one color
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polychromatic
Definition
showing of a variety of colors
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monogamy
Definition
marriage with one mate of a time
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polygamy
Definition
marriage to several mates at one time
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monomorphic
Definition
having a single form
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polymorphic
Definition
having various forms
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monosyllabic
Definition
having one syllable
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polysyllabic
Definition
having more than three syllables
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monotheism
Definition
belief that there is one god
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polytheism
Definition
belief that there is a plurality of gods
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monocle
Definition
eyeglass for one eye
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monogram
Definition
two or more letters interwoven to represent a name
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monolith
Definition
single stone of large size
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monologue
Definition
long speech by one person in a group
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monomania
Definition
derangement of mind on one subject only
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monotonous
Definition
continuing in an unchanging tone, wearying
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-logy
Definition
science/study/account
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anthropology
Definition
science dealing with origin, races, customs, and beliefs of humankind
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bacteriology
Definition
science dealing with the study of bacteria
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biology
Definition
science dealing with the study of living organisms
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cardiology
Definition
science dealing with the action and diseases of the heart
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criminology
Definition
scientific study of crimes and criminals
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dermatology
Definition
science dealing with the skin and its diseases
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ecology
Definition
science dealing with the relation of living tings to their environment and to each other
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ethnology
Definition
science dealing with human races, their origin, distribution, culture, etc
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geology
Definition
science dealing with the earths history as recorded in rocks
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meteorology
Definition
science dealing with the atmosphere and weather
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morphology
Definition
scientific study of the forms and structures of plants and animals
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mytholoy
Definition
account or study of myths
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necrology
Definition
register of persons who have died
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neurology
Definition
scientific study of the nervous system and its diseases
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paleontology
Definition
science dealing with life in the remote past as recorded in fossils
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pathology
Definition
science dealing with the nature and causes of disease
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petrology
Definition
scientific study of rocks
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physiology
Definition
science dealing with the functions of living things or their organs
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psychology
Definition
science of the mind
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sociology
Definition
study of the evolution, development, and functioning of human society
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technology
Definition
industrial science
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theology
Definition
study of religion and religious ideas
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bio
Definition
life
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abiogenesis
Definition
spontaneous generation
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amphibious
Definition
able to live both on land and in water
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antibiotic
Definition
antibacterial substance produced by a living organism
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autobiography
Definition
story of a persons life written by that person
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biochemistry
Definition
chemistry dealing with chemical compounds and processes in living plants and animals
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biogenesis
Definition
development o life from preexisting life
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biology
Definition
science dealing with the study of living organisms
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biometry
Definition
calculation of the probable duration of human life
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biopsy
Definition
diagnostic examination of a piece of tissue from the living body
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biota
Definition
the living plants and living animals of a region
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microbe
Definition
a very minute organism
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symbiosis
Definition
the living together in mutually helpful association of two dissimilar organisms
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tomy/tom-
Definition
cutting, operation of incision
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anatomy
Definition
dissection of plants or animals for the purpose of studying their structure/structure of a plant or animal
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appendectomy
Definition
surgical removal of the appendix
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atom
Definition
smallest particle of an element
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atomizer
Definition
instrument for reducing to a fine spray
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dichotomy
Definition
cutting or division into two/ division
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gastrectomy
Definition
surgical removal of part or all of the stomach
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lobotomy
Definition
brain surgery for treatment of certain mental disorders
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phlebotomy
Definition
opening of a vein to diminish the blood supply
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tonsillectomy
Definition
surgical removal of the tonsills
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tracheometry
Definition
surgical operation of cutting into the trachea
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pod
Definition
foot
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antipodes
Definition
parts of the globe diametrically opposite
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anthropod
Definition
any invertebrate with jointed legs
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chiropodist
Definition
one who treats ailments of the human foot
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dipody
Definition
verse (line of poetry) consisting of two feet, a dimeter
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podiatrist
Definition
chiropodist
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podium
Definition
dais, raised platform/low wall serving as a foundation
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pseudopod
Definition
temporary extension of the protoplasm (ameba) to enable the organism to move and take in food
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tripod
Definition
utensil stool or cauldron having three legs
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unipod
Definition
one-legged support
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homo-
Definition
one and the same/like
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hetero-
Definition
different
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homochromatic
Definition
having the same color
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heterochromatic
Definition
having different colors
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homogeneous
Definition
of the same kind, similar
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heterogeneous
Definition
differing in kind, dissimilar
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homology
Definition
fundamental similarity of structure
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heterology
Definition
lack of correspondence between parts
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homomorphic
Definition
exhibiting similarity of form
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heteromorphc
Definition
exhibiting diversity of form
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homonym
Definition
word that sounds like another but differs in meaning and spelling
ex: principal and principle
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heteronym
Definition
word spelled like another but differing in sound and meaning
ex: bass and bass
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homocentric
Definition
having the same center
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homophonic
Definition
having the same sound
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heteroclite (adj)
Definition
deviating from the common rule
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heteroclite (n)
Definition
person or thing deviating from the common rule
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heterodox
Definition
contrary to some acknowledged standard
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hyper-
Definition
over, above, beyond the ordinary
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hypo-
Definition
under, beneath, less than oridinary
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hyperacidity
Definition
exessive acidity
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hypoacidity
Definition
weak acidity
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hyperglycemia
Definition
excess of sugar in the blood
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hypogylcemia
Definition
low level of sugar in the blood
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hypertension
Definition
abnormally high blood pressure
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hypotension
Definition
low blood pressure
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hyperthyroid
Definition
marked by excessive activity of the thyroid gland
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hypothyroid
Definition
marked by deficient activity of thyroid gland
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hyperactive
Definition
overactive
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hyperbole
Definition
extravagent exaggeration of statement
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hypercritical
Definition
overcritical
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hyperemia
Definition
superabundance of blood
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hyperopia
Definition
farsightedness
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hypersensitive
Definition
oversensitive
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hypertrophy
Definition
enlargement of a body part or organ from excessive use
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hypodermic
Definition
injected under the skin
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hypothesis
Definition
theory or supposition assumed as a basis for reasoning
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hypothetical
Definition
assumed without proof for the purpose of reasoning, conjectural
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endo-
Definition
within
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exo-
Definition
out of, outside
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endocrine
Definition
secreting internally
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exocrine
Definition
secreting externally
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endogamy
Definition
marriage within a tribe, caste, or social group
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exogamy
Definition
marriage outside the tribe caste of social group
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endogenous
Definition
produced from within/ due to internal causes
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exogenous
Definition
produced from without/ due to external causes
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endoskeleton
Definition
internal skeleton or supporting framework in an animal
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exoskeleton
Definition
hard protective structure developed outside the body, as the shell of a lobster
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endosmosis
Definition
osmosis inward
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exomosis
Definition
osmosis outward
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endocarditis
Definition
inflammation of the lining of the heart
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endoderm
Definition
membranelike tissue lining of the digestive tract
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endoparasite
Definition
parasite living in the internal organs of an animal
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endophyte
Definition
plant growing within another plant
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exoteric
Definition
external, exterior, readily understandable
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exotic
Definition
introduced from a foreign country/ excitingly strange
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archy
Definition
rule
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anarchy
Definition
total absence of rule or government, confusion, disorder
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autarchy
Definition
rule by absolute sovereign
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hiearchy
Definition
body of rulers or officials grouped in ranks, each being subordinate to rank above it
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matriarchy
Definition
form of social organization in which the mother rules the family or tribe/ descent being traced through the mother
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monarchy
Definition
state ruled over by a single person, as a king or queen
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oligarchy
Definition
form of government where a few people have power
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patriarchy
Definition
form of social organization in which the father rules the family or tribe/ descent traced through the father
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geo-
Definition
earth, ground
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geocentric
Definition
measured from the earths center, having the earth as a center
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geodetic
Definition
pertaining to geodesy (math dealing with the earths shape and dimensions)
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geography
Definition
study of the earths surface climate continents people products etc
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geology
Definition
science dealing with the earths history as recorded in rocks
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geometry
Definition
mathematics dealing with lines angles surfaces and solids
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geomorphic
Definition
pertaining to the shape of the earth or its surface
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geophysics
Definition
science treating of the forces that modify the earth
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geopolitics
Definition
study of government and its policies as affected by physical geography
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geoponics
Definition
art of science of agriculture
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georgic (adj)
Definition
agricultural
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geogic (n)
Definition
poem on husbandy (farming)
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geotropism
Definition
response to earths gravity as the growing of roots downward in the ground
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apogee
Definition
farthest point from the earth in the orbit of a satellite
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perigee
Definition
nearest point to the earth in the orbit of a satellite
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path/patho/pathy
Definition
feeling suffering disease
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antipathy
Definition
aversion, dislike
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antipathy
Definition
aversion, dislike
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apathy
Definition
lack of feeling emotion interest or excitement
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empathy
Definition
the complete understanding of anothers feelings motives etc
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pathetic
Definition
arousing pity
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pathos
Definition
quality in speech writing music events etc that arouses a feeling of pity or sadness
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sympathy
Definition
a sharing of anothers trouble/ compassion
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telepathy
Definition
transference of the thoughts and feelings of one person to another by no apparent means of communication
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hemeopathy
Definition
system of medical practice that treats disease by administering minute doses of remedy which, if given to healthy person, wound produce symptoms of the disease treated
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osteopath
Definition
practitioner of osteopathy (treatment of diseases by manipulation of bones muscles nerves etc
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pathogenic
Definition
causing disease
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pathological
Definition
due to disease
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psychopathic
Definition
pertaining to mental disease/ insane
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morph
Definition
form
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amorphous
Definition
without definite form, shapeless
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anthropomorphic
Definition
attributing human form or characteristic to beings not human, especially gods
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dimorphous
Definition
occurring under two distinct forms
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endomorphic
Definition
occurring within, internal
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heteromorphic
Definition
exhibiting diversity of form
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metamorphosis
Definition
change of form
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monomorphic
Definition
having a single form
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morphology
Definition
branch of biology dealing with the form and structure of animals and plants
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peri
Definition
around about near enclosing
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pericardium
Definition
membranous sac enclosing the heart
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perihelion
Definition
nearest point to the sum in the orbit of a plant or comet
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perimeter
Definition
the whole outer boundary or measurement of a surface or figure
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periphery
Definition
outside boundary
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periphrastic
Definition
expressed in a roundabout way
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periscope
Definition
instrument permitting those in a submarine a view to the surface
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peristalsis
Definition
wavelike contraction of the walls of the intestines which propels contents onward
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peristyle
Definition
rows of columns around a building or court/ the space so enclosed
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peritonitis
Definition
inflammation of the peritoneum
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