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attenuate [at=ad tr. v. 1. To make slender or small.
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macrocosm [kosmos n. 1. The universe.
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megalomania [mania n. 1. A form of mental illness in which a person has exaggerated ideas of his or her own importance.
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polygamy [gamos n. The system of having more than one spouse at a time.
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END OF LESSONS 5-6
'MORE OR LESS'
Compiled by Brandon Michael Moore
March 20, 2012
35 Flashcards |
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END OF LESSONS 5-6
'MORE OR LESS'
Compiled by Brandon Michael Moore
March 20, 2012
35 Flashcards |
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