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Greek roots 2
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10th Grade
02/21/2012

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chron
Definition
time
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cosm
Definition
universe, order
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cycl
Definition
circle,wheel
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dem
Definition
people
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derm
Definition
skin
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anachronism
Definition
(the representation of) anything out of its proper place in time
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chronograph
Definition

an instrument for measuring (and recording) brief

periods of time; a digital clock or watch

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chronological 
Definition
arranged in a time sequence, as by order of occurrence
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cosmonaut
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a Soviet person who travels in outer space; an astronaut 
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cosmopolitan
Definition
not limited to a single nation or order; universal; a person possessing the polis hand wisdom of wide experience
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cyclorama
Definition
a circular room with murals, usually presenting a single setting or scene, painted all around the walls
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demagogue
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a person who will resort to virtually any tactic to gain power over people, as over a population
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dermatologist
Definition
a physician specializing in diseases of the skin
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encyclopedic
Definition
comprehensive in scope; having or presneting information on many subjects
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endemic
Definition
native to a region or people; constantly present
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pandemic
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occurring over a wide geographical area and affecting a lot of people; epidemic over a large region
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taxidermy
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the art of stuffing and mounting the skins of animals
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