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Greek Review Quiz 2-A
Vocab, compound/complex sentences
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Writing
12th Grade
09/03/2009

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psychopathic
Definition
mentally disordered, often to the extent of engaging in criminal or antisocial acts
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hemorrhage
Definition
the escape of large quantities of blood
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pachyderm
Definition
any of certain large, thick-skinned animals, such as the elephant, rhinoceros, and hippopotamus
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ethnic
Definition
referring to a national group of people; usually a minority in a large community
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clinometer
Definition
an instrument for measuring the angles of slope or inclination
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anesthesia
Definition
loss of sensation or pain through the use of drugs, gasses, etc.
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asymmetrical
Definition
not identical on both sides of a central line
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synopsis
Definition
statement of review or condensation of a subject; a look at all things together
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pathos
Definition
the quality in something which arouses feelings of pity, sorrow, sympathy, and compassion
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podiatry
Definition
profession dealing with the treatment and prevention of diseases and disorders of the feet
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euthanasia
Definition
an easy and painless death so as to end suffering, esp. of persons dying of incurable and painful diseases
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sporadic
Definition
happening from time to time, not sontant or regular; scattered or isolated in occurrence
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pneumatic
Definition
of or containing wind, air, or gasses
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ethics
Definition
study of standard of conduct and mroal judgment
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anomaly
Definition
departure fromt he regular arrangement, general rule, or usual method
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necrophobia
Definition
abnormal fear of death or dead bodies
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misoneism
Definition
hatred of innovation or change; hatred of new things or ideas
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endoscope
Definition
an instrument for examining visually the inside of a hollow organ of the body
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chirography
Definition
handwriting; penmanship
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dactylogram
Definition
a fingerprint
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