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06/17/2014

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Abaza
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a language of the Caucasus region in Russia (source:  "Turkey"
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Abkhazians
Definition
an ethnic group from what is now Georgia, living mainly in Georgia and Turkey ("Turkey")
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Absolutism
Definition
complete and unrestricted power in government (Turkey)
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Abut
Definition
to be adjacent to (Going Solo)
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Acrimonious
Definition
caustic, stinging, or bitter in nature (Turkey)
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acropolis
Definition
the high fortified area of an ancient Greek city (Turkey)
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ad feminam
Definition
appealing to one's personal considerations or feelings about women, especially one's prejudices against them
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ad hominem
Definition
attacking an opponent's character rather than answering his or her argument
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admixture
Definition
an alien element or ingredient (Fear and Trembling)
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adumbrate
Definition
to foreshadow, to prefigure (On Individuality and Social Forms)
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aerie
Definition
a building located high on a hill or mountain (1,000 Places to See Before You Die)
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agglutination
Definition
a process of word formation in which morphemes are combined without morphophonemic change, involving one or more affixes to a base ("Turkey")
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agrichemical
Definition
any chemical used in agricultural production, as commercial fertilizers, pesticides, and feed supplements ("Kyrgyzstan")
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Ainu
Definition
the language of an indigenous population in northernmost Japan (1,000 Places to See Before You Die)
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Albert Schweitzer
Definition
Alsatian writer, missionary, doctor, and musician in Africa, winner of Nobel Peace Prize in 1952
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Aleut
Definition
a member of a people native to the Aleutian Islands and the western Alaska peninusla who are related physically and culturally to the Eskimos; also, their language (Social Research Methods)
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Alevism
Definition
an offshoot of Shia Islam with elements of Anatolian folk Sunni and Sufi Islam, practiced almost exclusively in Turkey ("Turkey")
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Alimony
Definition
an allowance paid to a person by that person's former spouse for maintenance, granted by a court upon a legal separation or a divorce or while action is pending (Social Research Methods)
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Alsace
Definition
a former province of France
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Amorphous
Definition
unorganized, having no pattern or structure (Weber: Selections in Translation)
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Anatolia
Definition
peninsula on which Turkey is situated ("Turkey")
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anchorage
Definition
the part of a harbor in which ships are anchored (1,000 Places to See Before You Die)
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anemic
Definition
lacking power or vigor (Fear and Trembling)
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animism
Definition
the belief that natural objects, natural phenomena, and the universe itself possess souls ("Kyrgyzstan")
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antimony
Definition
a brittle, lustrous, white metallic element occurring in nature free or combined, used chiefly in alloys and in compounds in medicine ("Kyrgyzstan")
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antiquarian
Definition
being expert in the study of antiquity; of, dealing in, or interested in old or rare books
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apogee
Definition
the highest or most distant point, climax (Turkey)
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apostate
Definition
a person who forsakes her cause, religion, party, etc. (Fear and Trembling)
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appellate
Definition
having the authority to review and decide appeals, as a court (Sidewalk)
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append
Definition
to add as a supplement ("Japan")
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apprise
Definition
to inform, to give notice to (Sidewalk)
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approbation
Definition
approval, commendation (Sidewalk)
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arbiter
Definition
a person empowered to decide measures at issue (Lies About the Economy)
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Arianism
Definition
the doctrine, taught by Arius, that Christ the Son was not consubstantial with God the Father (Turkey)
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ark
Definition
a flatboat formerly used on the Mississippi River (Social Research Methods)
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armistice
Definition
a temporary suspension of hositilities by agreement of the warring parties ("Turkey")
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Arnold Schonberg
Definition
Austrian composer in the United States
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Arnold Joseph Toynbee
Definition
English historian
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arpeggiate
Definition
to sound the notes of a chord in succession ("Muse")
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Ashkenazi Jews
Definition
a Jewish group originating in Central and Eastern Europe, comprising about 75 percent of the Jewish population worldwide ("Kyrgyzstan")
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Assyrians
Definition
an ethnic group with origins in ancient Mesopotamia, residing mainly in Syria and Iraq ("Turkey")
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atomize
Definition
to split into many fragments (Going Solo)
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atonal
Definition
of music, lacking a key or tonal center (On Individuality and Social Forms)
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augur
Definition
one of a group of ancient Roman officials charged with observing and interpreting omens for guidance in public affairs (Fear and Trembling)
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Auguste Rodin
Definition
French sculptor (On Individuality and Social Forms)
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autochthonous
Definition
Aboriginal, indigenous ("Kyrgyzstan")
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autocracy
Definition
a government in which one person has uncontrolled or unlimited authority over others ("Turkey")
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axial
Definition
of or forming an axis (Social Research Methods)
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Zazaki
Definition
a language of western Armenia ("Turkey")
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zori
Definition
a flat thonged Japanese sandal, the original flip flop ("Lolita Fashion")
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neoliberalism
Definition
an outgrowth of the U.S. liberal movement, beginning in the late 1960s, that modified somewhat its traditional endorsement of all trade unions and its opposition to big business and military buildup
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Neolithic
Definition
pertaining to the last phase of the Stone Age, marked by the domestication of animals, the development of agriculture, and the manufacture of pottery and textiles (Turkey)
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nephrology
Definition
the medical branch dealing with the kidney (Your Guide to Surgery)
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Nestorianism
Definition
a sect of Christianity that maintains the existence of two distinct persons in Christ (Turkey)
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netsuke
Definition
a small figure of ivory, wood, metal, or ceramic, originally used as a buttonlike fixture on a man's sash, from which small personal belongings were hung (Memoirs of a Geisha)
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neuroendocrinology
Definition
the study of the anatomical and physiological interactions between the nervous and the endocrine systems (The New York Times)
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nonferrous
Definition
containing little or no iron ("Kyrgyzstan")
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Normandy
Definition
a region of northern France (Turkey)
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normative
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expressing value judgments or prescriptions as contrasted with stated facts; pertaining to assumed norms or standards (The Book of J)
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numismatic
Definition
pertaining to coins or paper money (Turkey)
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balafon
Definition
a resonated frame, wooden keyed percussion instrument of West Africa. Sound is produced by striking the tuned keyes with two padded sticks ("Origin of Symmetry")
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bandy
Definition
a sport similar to ice hockey ("Kyrgyzstan")
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Basra
Definition
a city in Iraq (Turkey)
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baste
Definition
to temporarily tack together pieces of a garment with long, loose stitches (Memoirs of a Geisha)
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Bauhaus
Definition
a school of design in Weimar, Germany, that emphasized functional design in architecture and the applied arts (Going Solo)
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Benedetto Croce
Definition
Italian statesman, philosopher and historian
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Benelux
Definition
Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg ("Muse")
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historiography
Definition
the body of literature dealing with historical matters (Turkey)
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historicism
Definition
a theory that all cultural phenomena are historically determined and that historians must study each period without imposing any personal or absolute value system (On Individuality and Social Forms)
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hakama
Definition
a Japanese ankle-length skirt tied at the waist and worn over a kimono ("Lolita Fashion")
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haori
Definition
a hip- or shoulder-length kimono-like jacket ("Lolita Fashion")
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Hapsburg
Definition
a German princely family (Turkey)
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Hemshin
Definition
an ethnic group from northeastern Turkey, residing mainly in Russia and Turkey ("Turkey")
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Henri Bergson
Definition
French philosopher and writer, Nobel Prize in Literature, 1927 (On Individuality and Social Forms)
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hermitage
Definition
the habitation of a hermit, a secluded retreat (Turkey)
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hernia
Definition
the protrusion of an organ or tissue through its surrounding walls (Your Guide to Surgery)
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Hertevin
Definition
a language from southeastern Turkey ("Turkey")
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heterodox
Definition
not in accordance with established doctrines or opinions (Turkey)
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heuristic
Definition
serving to indicate or point out; stimulating interest as a means of furthering investigation (Social Research Methods)
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hippodrome
Definition
an area for equestrian spectacles (Turkey)
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Homshetsma
Definition
an Armenian language also spoken in Russia and Turkey ("Turkey")
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honorific
Definition
conveying honor ("Turkey")
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humanism
Definition
devotion to or study of the humanities (Social Research Methods)
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hyperglycemia
Definition
an abnormally high level of glucose in the blood (Social Research Methods)
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hypoactive
Definition
abnormally inactive (Sexual and Relationship Therapy)
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hypostasize
Definition
to treat or regard as a distinct substance or reality (On Individuality and Social Forms)
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sociate OBSOLETE
Definition
an associate (On Individuality and Social Forms)
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sociometry
Definition
the measurement of attitudes of social acceptance or rejection through expressed preferences among members of a social grouping (On Individuality and Social Forms)
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solicitor general
Definition
the law officer of the U.S. government next in rank after the Attorney General (Lies About the Economy)
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Sorrento
Definition
a seaport in southwestern Italy on the Bay of Naples (On the Genealogy of Morality)
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spirometer
Definition
an instrument for measuring the capacity of the lungs (Your Guide to Surgery)
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statism
Definition
the principle or policy of concentrating extensive economic, political, and related controls in the state at the cost of individual liberty ("Turkey")
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Stefan George
Definition
German poet (On Individuality and Social Forms)
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terminus a quo
Definition
beginning, starting point (On Individuality and Social Forms)
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terminus ad quem
Definition
aim, goal (On Individuality and Social Forms)
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telos
Definition
the end term of a goal-directed process (Fear and Trembling)
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terrazzo
Definition
a mosaic flooring or paving composed of chips of broken stone, usually marble, and cement, polished when in place (Sidewalk)
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adduce
Definition
to bring forward as evidence; to cite as pertinent or conclusive (On Individuality and Social Forms)
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synchronic
Definition
concerned with the events or phenomena at a particular period without regard to historical antecedents (On Individuality and Social Forms)
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diachronic
Definition
studying the development of a phenomenon through time (On Individuality and Social Forms)
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sybaritic
Definition
characteristic of luxury and sensuous pleasure
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dilettante
Definition
a person who takes up an art, subject, or activity merely for amusement (Weber: Selections in Translation)
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dinghy
Definition
any small boat designed as a lifeboat (Social Research Methods)
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dissension
Definition
disagreement (Turkey)
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centripetal (sen-TRIP-it-ul)
Definition
directed toward the center (On Individuality and Social Forms)
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cellulitis
Definition
inflammation of cellular tissue (Sidewalk)
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eudemonism
Definition
the doctrine that the basis of moral obligations is to be found in the tendency for right actions to produce happiness (On Individuality and Social Forms)
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delimitation
Definition
border, boundary (On Individuality and Social Forms)
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declination
Definition
a polite refusal (Sidewalk)
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decry
Definition
to speak disparaginly of (Going Solo)
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demoniac
Definition
a person seemingly possessed by a demon or spirit (Fear and Trembling)
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depose
Definition
to remove from high office ("Kyrgyzstan")
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derivative (n)
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a financial contract whose value derives from the value of underlying stocks, bonds, currencies, commodities, etc. (Lies About the Economy)
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mediate (adj)
Definition
intermediate (On Individuality and Social Forms)
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meerschaum
Definition
a mineral taking the form of white clay (1,000 Places to See Before You Die)
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Megara
Definition
a city in ancient Greece (Turkey)
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mellotron
Definition
an brand of synthesizer that simulates the sound of other instruments by using tapes of recorded sounds ("Symphonic rock")
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mendacious
Definition
telling lies, especially habitually (Lies About the Economy)
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Mesolithic
Definition
a transitional period between the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras, characterized by hunting, fishing, and collecting ("Turkey")
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metallurgy
Definition
the technique or science of making or compounding alloys ("Kyrgyzstan")
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metastasis
Definition
the transference of disease-producing organisms or of malignant or cancerous cells to other parts of the body by way of the blood or lymphatic vessels or membranous surfaces (Going Solo)
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contemporaneous
Definition
living or occurring during the same period of time, contemporary (On Individuality and Social Forms)
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cofactor
Definition
a helper molecule that assists in the biochemical transformation of enzymes ("Vitamin")
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colloquium
Definition
a conference at which scholars or other experts present papers on, analyze, or discuss a specific topic (On Individuality and Social Forms)
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commodious
Definition
ample or adequate for a specific purpose (Turkey)
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commonwealth
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a group of sovereign states and their dependencies associated by their own choice and linked with common objectives and interests ("Kyrgyzstan")
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comorbid
Definition
present simultaneously (as in a patient)
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concordant
Definition
agreeing, harmonious (Social Research Methods)
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concourse
Definition
a large open space for accomodating crowds, as in a railroad station (Sidewalk)
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concurrent
Definition
occurring or existing simultaneously (American Psychological Association)
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consociation
Definition
the act of uniting in association (Weber: Selections in Translation)
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contradistinction
Definition
distinction by opposition or contrast (Fear and Trembling)
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contraindicate
Definition
to advise against (Your Guide to Surgery)
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Coptic
Definition
an Afroasiatic language of Egypt descended from ancient Egyptian (Turkey)
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corsair
Definition
a pirate, especially of the Barbary Coast (Fear and Trembling)
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primus inter pares
Definition
first among equals (On Individuality and Social Forms)
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praxis
Definition
practice, as distinguished from theory (On Individuality and Social Forms)
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precipitate (v)
Definition
to hasten the occurrence of (Weber: Selections in Translation)
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predicate (n)
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that which is affirmed or denied concerning the subject of a proposition (Fear and Trembling)
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preemption
Definition
the act or right of claiming or purchasing before or in prefernce to others (Weber: Selections in Translation)
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prefecture
Definition
a province (in Japan) ("Japan")
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prescience
Definition
knowledge of things before they exist or happen (Fear and Trembling)
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prima facie
Definition
at first view, before investigation (Weber: Selections in Translation)
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primordial
Definition
existing from the very beginning (Fear and Trembling)
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principality
Definition
a relatively small state ruled by a prince ("Turkey")
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prix fixe
Definition
a fixed price for each option on the menu (Going Solo)
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pro bono
Definition
done or donated without charge (Going Solo)
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prognosticate
Definition
to forecast or predict the future based on present indications or signs (Lies About the Economy)
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prolix
Definition
long and wordy (Fear and Trembling)
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promulgate
Definition
to make known by declaration ("Japan")
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propitious
Definition
presenting favorable conditions (Turkey)
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proselytism
Definition
conversion ("Kyrgyzstan")
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protoform
Definition
a hypothetical linguistic form reconstructed as an element of a protolanguage (On Individuality and Social Forms)
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protoscience
Definition
a set of beliefs or theories that have not yet been tested adequately by the scientific method but which are otherwise consistent with existing science; a new science working to establish itself as legitimate science (On Individuality and Social Forms)
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bespeak
Definition
to show, to indicate (Sidewalk)
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bey
Definition
a provincial governor in the Ottoman Empire (Turkey)
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bifocal
Definition
having two foci (On Individuality and Social Forms)
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biotic
Definition
pertaining to life (On Individuaity and Social Forms)
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blather
Definition
foolish, voluble talk (Fear and Trembling)
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bloc
Definition
a group of nations that share common interests and usually act in concert in international affairs ("Kyrgyzstan")
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Bukharan Jews
Definition
Jews from Central Asia ("Kyrgyzstan")
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caliph
Definition
a spiritual leader of Islam, claiming succession from Mohammed (Turkey)
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caravansary
Definition
a large inn or hotel (Turkey)
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Carolingian Empire
Definition
an empire lasting from 800-888 that spanned most of continental Europe and was controlled by the Franks
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cataclysm
Definition
a violent upheaval, especially of a social or political nature (Turkey)
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causeway
Definition
a raised road or path (Turkey)
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Chalcolithic
Definition
an era between the Neolithic era and the Bronze Age, also known as the Copper Age ("Turkey")
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Circassian
Definition
an ethnic group from the northern Caucasus region in Russia, today living primarily in Russia and Turkey ("Turkey")
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cuneiform
Definition
an ancient writing system composed of characters with triangular and wedge-shaped elements (Turkey)
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curio
Definition
an unusual article or object of art, valued as a curiosity (1,000 Places to See Before You Die)
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Dungan
Definition
a Muslim people of Chinese origin, residing mainly in Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Mongolia ("Kyrgyzstan")
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emirate
Definition
the state or territory under the jurisdiction of an emir, a head of state in some Islamic countries (Turkey)
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emissary
Definition
a representative sent on a mission (1,000 Places to See Before You Die)
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enclave
Definition
an outlying portion of a country, entirely or mostly surrounded by the territory of another country ("Kyrgyzstan")
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envoy
Definition
a diplomatic agent ("Kyrgyzstan")
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epoch
Definition
a particular period of time marked by distinctive features (Turkey)
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ethnonym
Definition
the proper name by which a people or ethnic group is known ("Turkey")
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ewer
Definition
a pitcher with a wide spout (1,000 Places to See Before You Die)
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exclave
Definition
a portion of a country geographically separated from the main part by surrounding alien territory ("Kyrgyzstan")
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faience
Definition
glazed earthenware or pottery, especially a fine variety with highly colored designs (Turkey)
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fait accompli (adj)
Definition
already done (Turkey)
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fauna
Definition
the animals of a region considered as a whole ("Turkey")
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fresco
Definition
the technique of painting on a moist, plaster surface (Turkey)
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funicular (n)
Definition
a short, very steep railway (1,000 Places to See Before You Die)
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Gagauz
Definition
Turkic language spoken mainly in Gagauzia, but also Moldova and the Ukraine ("Turkic Languages")
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Gaul
Definition
an ancient region in what are now France and Belgium
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Glasnost
Definition
the declared public policy within the Soviet Union of openly and frankly discussing economic and political realities ("Kyrgyzstan")
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glazier
Definition
one who fits windows with panes of glass (Turkey)
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Goth
Definition
one of a Teutonic people who in the 3rd to 5th centuries AD invaded and settled in parts of the Roman Empire (Turkey)
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imam
Definition
the officiating "priest" of a mosque ("Turkey")
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impregnable
Definition
strong enough to resist or withstand attack (Turkey)
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inexorable
Definition
unyielding, unalterable (Turkey)
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insuperable
Definition
incapable of being passed over, overcome, or surmounted (Turkey)
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insurrection
Definition
a revolt against the government ("Japan")
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Judezmo
Definition
a Judaic language based on Old Spanish, spoken by some Sephardic Jews, especially in Israel and Turkey ("Turkey")
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Karakalpak
Definition
language spoken by a minority in Uzbekistan ("Kyrgyzstan")
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kismet
Definition
fate, destiny (1,000 Places to See Before You Die)
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Kurds
Definition
an ethnic group with origins in Iran, concentrated mainly in Turkey, Iran, and Iraq ("Turkey")
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laic
Definition
secular ("Turkey")
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Laz
Definition
an ethnic group of Georgia and Turkey ("Turkey")
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Levant
Definition
the land bordering the eastern shores of the Mediterranean Sea (Turkey)
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ligature
Definition
a character combining two or more letters ("Cyrillic Script")
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littoral
Definition
pertaining to the shore of a lake, sea, or ocean (Turkey)
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loanword
Definition
a word in one language that has been borrowed from another language ("Japanese Language")
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Luwian
Definition
an ancient language of the Anatolian branch of the Indo-European family ("Turkey")
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lynx
Definition
a wildcat of Canada and the northern United States (Turkey)
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Magyar
Definition
an ethnic Hungarian ("Turkey")
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millet system
Definition
system of the Ottoman Empire in which minority religious groups could rule themselves under their own systems (Turkey)
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Mlahso
Definition
an extremely endangered language originating from Turkey and Syria ("Turkey")
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Monophysitism
Definition
the doctrine that Christ has one nature, partly divine and partly human (Turkey)
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odalisque
Definition
a female slave or concubine in a harem (1,000 Places to See Before You Die)
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ombudsman
Definition
a government official who hears and investigates complaints by private citizens against other officials or government agencies ("Kyrgyzstan")
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Paleolithic
Definition
pertaining to the cultures of the early Stone Age, which appeared first in Africa and are marked by the steady development of stone tools and later antler and bone artifacts, engravings on bone and stone, sculpted figures, and paintings and engravings on the walls of caves and rock-shelters ("Turkey")
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pantheon
Definition
the gods of a particular mythology considered collectively (Turkey)
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paramilitary
Definition
pertaining to an organization acting as a military force ("Turkey")
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pasha
Definition
a title placed after the name of high officials in countries under Ottoman rule (1,000 Places to See Before You Die)
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per annum
Definition
yearly ("Turkey")
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petty
Definition
of lesser or secondary importance or merit, minor (Turkey)
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phonology
Definition
pronunciation ("Japanese Language")
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polity
Definition
a state or other organized community (Turkey)
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populism
Definition
a political movement offering unorthodox solutions and appealing to the common person rather than traditional partisan ideologies ("Turkey")
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Qashqai
Definition
a language spoken in the Fars region of Iran ("Turkic Languages")
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rapprochement
Definition
an establishment of harmonious relations ("Krygyz Language")
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raze
Definition
to tear down, to demolish (1,000 Places to See Before You Die)
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redolent
Definition
suggestive, reminiscent (Turkey)
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referendum
Definition
the principle or practice of referring matters proposed or passed by a legislative body to the vote of the electorate for approval or rejection ("Krygyzstan")
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remittance
Definition
money sent from one place to another ("Kyrgyzstan")
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renegade
Definition
deserting a party or cause, especially a religious faith, for another (Turkey)
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repatriate
Definition
to send someone back to her home country ("Japan")
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Sakhalin
Definition
a large Russian island in the North Pacific ("Japan")
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sanatorium
Definition
health resort ("Kyrgyzstan")
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Scythia
Definition
the ancient name of a region in southeastern Europe and Asia, between the black and Aral seas ("Kyrgyzstan")
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secretariat
Definition
the officials or office entrusted with administrative duties, maintaining records, and overseeing or performing secretarial duties, especially for an international organization ("Kyrgyzstan")
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Sephardic Jews
Definition
Jews who lived in Spain until the Spanish Inquisition (Turkey)
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sepulcher
Definition
a recess in an old church in which the Eucharist is deposited on Good Friday and taken out on Easter to commemorate Christ's entombment and resurrection (Turkey)
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sere
Definition
dry, withered (Turkey)
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shamanism
Definition
a belief in powerful spirits that can be influenced only by shamans (Turkey)
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steppe
Definition
a vast grassland (Turkey)
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sub rosa
Definition
confidentially, secretly, privately ("Japan")
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suzerainty
Definition
the area and domain of a suzerain, a feudal overlord (Turkey)
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Tatar
Definition
a member of a modern Turkic people living in the Tatar Autonomous Republic and adjacent regions of European Russia and in widely scattered communities in Western Siberia and Central Asia ("Kyrgyzstan")
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tract
Definition
an expanse of land or water (Turkey)
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tribunal
Definition
a court of justice ("Turkey")
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troglodyte
Definition
a prehistoric cave dweller (1,000 Places to See Before You Die)
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tufa
Definition
a porous limestone formed by calcium carbonate (Turkey)
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Tungusic peoples
Definition
a group originating in Tunguska, a part of Siberia (Turkey)
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tureen
Definition
a large, deep, covered dish for serving food ("Japanese cuisine")
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Turoyo
Definition
a language spoken in Turkey and Syria ("Turkey")
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Ubykh
Definition
an extinct language native to Turkey ("Turkey")
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Umayyad Caliphate
Definition
an empire lasting from 661-750 AD in the Arabian Peninsula, the northern edge of Africa, what is now Iran, part of Central Asia, and what is now Spain (Turkey)
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uncial
Definition
pertaining to a form of majuscule writing having a curved or rounded shape and used chiefly in Greek and Latin manuscripts from the 3rd to 9th century ("Cyrillic Script")
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verdant
Definition
green with vegetation (Turkey)
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vernal
Definition
of or pertaining to spring ("Kyrgyzstan")
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volute
Definition
a spiral ornament (Turkey)
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writ
Definition
a formal order under seal, issued in the name of a sovereign (Turkey)
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yurt
Definition
a tentlike dwelling of the Mongol and Turkic peoples of Central Aisa, consisting of a cylindrical wall of poles in lattice arrangement with a conical roof of poles, both covered by felt or skins ("Krygyzstan")
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cistern
Definition
a reservoir or tank for holding water (Turkey)
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souk
Definition
the market, especially the traditional bazaar
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