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aggregate
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to bring together
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anecdotal
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based on personal observation, case study reports, or random investigations rather then systematic scientific evaluation
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bifurcate
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to divide or fork into two branches
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cascade
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to fall,pour, or rush in
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ceasefire
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a suspension of active hostilities
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collate
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to gather or arrange in proper order
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criminology
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the study of crime and criminals
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cryptic
Definition
having a hidden or ambiguous meaning, mysterious
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cynical
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distrustful of human nature and motives
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deterministic
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the philosophical doctrine that every event, act, and decision is the inevitabel consequence of genetic and environmental influences that are independent of the human will
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deterrent
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something that acts to discourage a particular action
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Engulf
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to surround, cover over
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heterogeneous
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consisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients of constituents
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incapacitate
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to deprive of strength or ability to disabel
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incarcerate
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imprison
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inherent
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existing as an essential characteristic of something
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jibe
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to be in harmony or accord. agree
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liaison
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a person who initiates and maintains contact between different groups or units
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palpable
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capable of being touched or felt
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sociogram
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a diagram representing the pattern of relationships between individuals in a group, usually expressed in terms of which persons they prefer to associate with
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spectrum
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a broad rage of varied but related ideas or objects
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ultimatum
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a final, uncompromising demand issued by a party to a dispute
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vendetta
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a feud between two families, clans or groups that arises out of a slaying and is marked by retaliatory acts of revenge
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visceral
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relating to deep inner feelings rather than to the intellect
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agitated
Definition
anxious, nervous, or disturbed
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altimeter
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an instrument used in aircraft to determine elevation
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baffle
Definition
to confuse or bewilder
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basal ganglia
Definition
the large masses of gray matter at the base of the brain which, if damaged, would impair motor abilities
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colloquial
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characteristic of ordinary or familiar conversation rather then formal speech or writing;informal
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covet
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to wish for with great longing
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deliberation
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careful consideration before action or decision
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diligent
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constant in effort to accomplish something
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elite
Definition
of the best or most skilled members of a group
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explicit
Definition
fully and clearly expressed or demonstated
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falte
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to be unsteady in purpose or action, as from loss of courage or confidence
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fluidity
Definition
the ability of substance to flow
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gyroscope
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an apparatus used to maintain equilibruim and determine direction; it consists of a rotating wheel mounted so that its axis can turn freely and maintain the same absolute direction in space in spite of movements of the mountings and surronding parts
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imperial
Definition
to subject to danger or destruction
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implicit
Definition
implied though not directly expressed
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inexplicable
Definition
difficult or impossible to explain or account for
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insurmountable
Definition
incapable of being overcome
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maneuver
Definition
an act or instance of changing the direction of a moving ship or vehicle
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markedly
Definition
strikingly noticeable; conspicuous
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myriad
Definition
a very large undifined number; too numerous to count
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paradox
Definition
statement that is seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense and yet perhaps true
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pejorative
Definition
having negative connotations
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perception
Definition
awareness of one's environment through physical sensation
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physiology
Definition
branch of biology dealing with the functions and activities of living organisms and their parts
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quantitative
Definition
expressibel in terms of quantity
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revert
Definition
to return to a former condition, practice, subject, or belief
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saunter
Definition
to stroll or walk at a leisurely pace
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scythe
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an implement consisting of a long, curved single edged blade with a long bent handle, used for mowing or reaping
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skin
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to pass or glide lightly over or near a surface
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tacit
Definition
understood without being openly expressed implied
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