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12/18/2013

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exo-, ec-, ex-
Definition
out, outside
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exotic
Definition
out of the ordinary; foreign
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exodus
Definition
a departure, especially by a large number of people
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ecstatic
Definition
of, relating to, or marked by ecstasy; almost out of one's senses with happiness
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exzema
Definition
an inflammatory condition of the skin characterized by redness, itching, and oozing vesicular lesions which become scaly, crusted, or hardened
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appendectomy
Definition
cutting out of the appendix
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eclipse
Definition
the partial or complete obscuring, relative to designated observer, of one celestial body by another; a temporary or permanent dimming or cutting off of light; SHADOWING
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eccentric
Definition
ODD; deviating from an established or usual patter or style; departing from the norm; showing behavior out of the ordinary
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exorcise
Definition
to expel an evil spirit by adjuration; to get rid of (something troublesome, menacing, or oppresive); to free of an evil spirit
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exegesis
Definition
explanation; interpretation
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hyper-
Definition
excessive, over
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hypersensitive
Definition
abnormally or excessively sensitive
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hypercritical
Definition
excessively critical
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hypertension
Definition
high blood pressure
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hyperthyroid
Definition
condition of thyroid glands secreting thyroid hormones excessively
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hyperbole
Definition
an exaggeration used as a figure of speech
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hypo-
Definition
under, deficient
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hypoactive
Definition
less active than usual
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hypothyroid
Definition
insufficient production of thyroid hormones
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hypocrite
Definition
a person who acts under pretense, pretending to be something he is not
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hypodermic
Definition
under the skin; a needle for injections under the skin; needle
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para-
Definition
alongside of, with
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parallel
Definition
extending, as two lines, equally distant from one another
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parasite
Definition
a plant or animal that lives with another plant or animal, and at the expense of its host
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paraphrase
Definition
rewording
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parable
Definition
a simple story illustrating a moral or religious lesson
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paraphernalia
Definition
articles used in a given activity; gear; equipment
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peri-
Definition
about, around, near
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periodically
Definition
coming out repeatedly, at either regular or irregular intervals; occuring at intervals that are regular or generally predictable
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perigee
Definition
the point nearest the earth in the orbit of the moon or a satellite
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perimeter
Definition
boundary
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peripheral
Definition
outermost part; supplementary
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syn-, sym-
Definition
together, with
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syndicate
Definition
an association of people authorized to undertake some duty or transact some business
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synagogue
Definition
a Jewish congregation; the house of worship and communal center of a Jewish congregation
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syntax
Definition
word order
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syndrome
Definition
a group of signs and symptoms that collectively indicate a certain disease
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symposium
Definition
convention; seminar
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-itis
Definition
inflammation(localized heat, redness, swelling, and pain as a result of irritation, injury or infection)
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appendicitis
Definition
inflammation of the appendix
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laryngitis
Definition
inflammation of the larynx
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bronchitis
Definition
inflammation of the bronchial tubes
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hepatitis
Definition
inflammation of the liver
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-oid
Definition
resembling. like
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spheroid
Definition
resembling a sphere
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rheumatoid
Definition
resembling rheumatism (inflammation of the muscles, joints, or fibrous tissue)
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adenoids
Definition
lumps of tissue in the throat that look like glands
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ovoid
Definition
egg-shaped, oval
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-osis
Definition
a condition (usually sick)
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neurosis
Definition
a nervous or emotional disorder; a disorder of the mind
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thrombosis
Definition
a blood clot that impedes circulation
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hyposis
Definition
the psychic inducement of a kind of trance or sleep
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arteriosclerosis
Definition
hardening of the arteries
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mono-
Definition
one
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monosyllable
Definition
a word of one syllable
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monotone
Definition
a tone that never varies
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monoplane
Definition
an airplane with a single spread of winds
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monochrome
Definition
different shades of one color
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monochromatic
Definition
having only one color
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monopoly
Definition
trust; any person or group that has exclusive control of something
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monoxide
Definition
an oxide with each molecule containing one oxygen atom
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monomania
Definition
pathological obsession with one idea
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di-
Definition
two
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dilemma
Definition
a situation that requires one to choose between two equally balanced alternatives
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carbon dioxide
Definition
one part carbon for every two parts oxygen
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diphthong
Definition
two vowels
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tri-
Definition
three
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tricycle
Definition
a pedaled vehicle with three wheels
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trilogy
Definition
a group of three dramatic or literary works related in subject or theme
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triad
Definition
a group of three persons or things; a chord of three tones
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trio
Definition
a group of three people or things joined in association
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trinity
Definition
a group consisting of three closely related items
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Trinity
Definition
the union of three divine figures: The Father, Son and Holy Ghost
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tripod
Definition
a three-legged apparatus for supporting a camera; a three-legged object, such as a cauldron, stool, or table
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triptych
Definition
an ancient Roman writing table with three waxed leaves hinged together; a picture or carving in three panels side by side; something composed or presented in three parts or sections
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tetra-
Definition
four
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tetrachloride
Definition
a chemical containing four chlorine atoms per molecule
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carbon tetrachloride
Definition
a liquid, used in cleaning fluids and in fire extinguishers, which is made up of one part carbon for every four parts chlorine
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tetrameter
Definition
a line of verse consisting of four metrical feet
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penta-
Definition
five
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Pentagon
Definition
the building housing the U.S. military leadership; defense department
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pentagon
Definition
a polygon of five angles and five sides
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pentathalon
Definition
an athletic contest involving participation by each contestant in five different events
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Pentateuch
Definition
first five books of the Old Testament
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pentameter
Definition
a line of verse consisting of five metrical feet
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hexa-
Definition
six
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hexameter
Definition
a line of verse consisting of six metrical feet
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hexapod
Definition
any insect; an animal with six feet
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hepta-
Definition
seven
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Heptarchy
Definition
the seven kingdoms into which England was divided after the Anglo-Saxon invasion
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heptarchy
Definition
government by seven persons
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Heptateuch
Definition
the first seven books of the Old Testament
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oct-
Definition
eight
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octopus
Definition
marine animal with eight arms
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octagon
Definition
figure with eight sides and eight angles
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ennea-
Definition
nine
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ennead
Definition
a group of nine
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dec-
Definition
ten
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decade
Definition
a period of ten years
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decathlon
Definition
a 10-event athletic contest
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Decalogue
Definition
the Ten Commandments in the Old Testament
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decalogue
Definition
a basic set of rules carrying binding authority
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hecto-
Definition
hundred
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hectoliter
Definition
100 liters
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hecotgram
Definition
100 grams
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kilo-
Definition
thousand
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kilometer
Definition
1,000 meters
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kilowatt
Definition
1,000 watts
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