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12th Grade
01/21/2015

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megaphone
Definition
cone shaped device filled to the mouth which directs the sound of human voice
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phonometer
Definition
an instrument to measure sounds for intensity or frequency
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polyphony
Definition
music arranged in parts to accommodate voices or instruments
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euphoria
Definition
a feeling of great elation
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euphony
Definition
an agreeable and harmonious sound
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intravenously
Definition
within or administered into a vain
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intrastate
Definition
relating to or existing within the boundaries of a state
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intromit
Definition
to insert or introduce
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hypertension
Definition
a disorder in which blood pressure is sustained abnormally
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hypodermic
Definition
relating to or located below the first layer of skin
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automation
Definition
a mechanical or apathetic act
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autonomy
Definition
immunity from authority
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autonomous
Definition
independent or self governing
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xylophone
Definition
a percusion instrument with wooden bars tuned to produce chromatic sound
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phoneme
Definition
a small set of speech sounds distinguished through language
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eurythmics
Definition
the interpretation and harmonious bodily movements to the rhythm of musical compositions
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euthanaisia
Definition
the act of killing somebody painlessly
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euthenics
Definition
the improvement of human functioning through the better living conditions
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introspection
Definition
the contemplation of ones thoughts
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introvert
Definition
to turn inside
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hypothyroidism
Definition
a glandular disorder caused by insufficient production of hormones
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hypothesis
Definition
a concept not yet verified that would explain facts
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autonomic
Definition
relating to or controlled by the nervous system
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autonym
Definition
within ones self
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autopsy
Definition
an examantion and dissection of a dead body to determine the cause of death
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aphonia
Definition
disorder of the vocal organs that result in a loss of voice
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aphonic
Definition
voiceless
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euphony
Definition
any agreeable pleasant harmonious sound
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eugenics
Definition
the study of methods that improve genetic qualities through selective breeding
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eulogy
Definition
a formal expression of praise
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intercede
Definition
to act between parties in order to reconcile differences
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interject
Definition
to insert abruptly
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interlude
Definition
an intervening period or episode
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hyperacidity
Definition
containing execisve acid
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hyperbole
Definition
extravagant exagerration
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autobiography
Definition
a factual written history of oneself
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autogamy
Definition
self fertilization in plants
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autogenous
Definition
originating within the body
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hydrophone
Definition
an electrical instrument for detecting or monitoring sound under water
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cacophony
Definition
a loud confusing disagreeable sound
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phonology
Definition
study of a sound system of a green language
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eupepsia
Definition
a good digestion
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euphemism
Definition
an inoffensive expression substituted for one considered offensive
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interstate
Definition
involving the neutral relation between states
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intradermal
Definition
within the area between the layers of skin
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intramural
Definition
activities conducted within the bounds of an institution or commonwealth
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hypercritical
Definition
judging too severely
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hypertrophy
Definition
abnormal enlargement of a body part or organ
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autograph
Definition
anything written by hand
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autocracy
Definition
political system governed by a single individual
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autocrat
Definition
a dictator
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