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MW12
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34
English
9th Grade
01/30/2007

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Term
dyslexia
Definition
disturbance in the ability to read or use language
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eugenic
Definition
relating to or fitted for the production of good offspring - relating to the science of improving the desirable traits of a race or breed through controlled breeding
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euphemism
Definition
the use of inoffensive expression instead of offensive one
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euphoria
Definition
a feeling of well-being or great elation
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evangelism
Definition
the preaching of the gospen (goodnews) - militant or crusading zeal
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eulogy
Definition
praise for an honoree
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euthanasia
Definition
mercy-killing
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dys
Definition
bad, difficult
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dysfunctional
Definition
functioning in an impaired or abnormal way
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dyslexia
Definition
disturbance in the ability to read or use language
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dyspeptic
Definition
suffering from indigestion; -ill-tempered
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dystrophy
Definition
disorders involving nerves and muscles resulting in atrophy of muscles
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dysphoria
Definition
opposite of euporia; feeling of great sadness
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dysphasia
Definition
impaired ability to use/understand language as a result of brain injury
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dysphagia
Definition
difficult or labored swallowing
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dyspnea
Definition
labored breathing
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a fortiori
Definition
all the more certain
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a posteriori
Definition
derived by reasoning from know facts
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apriori
Definition
relating to or derived by rasoning from self-evident propositions
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bona fide
Definition
made in good faith, without deceit; authentic or genuine
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carpe diem
Definition
enjoying the pleasures or opportunity of the moment without concern about the future
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caveat emptor
Definition
let the buyer beware
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corpus delicti
Definition
the substantial and basic fact necesary to prove that a crime has been comitted; the material substance, such as the murdered body, on which the crime has been comitted
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corriculum vitae
Definition
resume; a short sumary of one's career & qualifications
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rog
Definition
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