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Ch. 4 Vocab
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10th Grade
02/27/2011

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• Homochromatic (adj.)
Definition
Having the same color; monochromatic; unicolor
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• Heterochromatic (adj.)
Definition
Having different colors
Of the same kind; similar; uniform
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• Periscope (n.)
Definition
Instrument permitting those in a submarine a new (“look around”) of the surface
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• Antipodes (n. pl.)
Definition
Parts of the globe (or their inhabitants) diametrically opposite to each other (literally, “with the feet opposite”)
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• Arthropod (n.)
Definition
Invertebrates (animal having no backbone) with jointed legs, e.g., insects
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• Chiropodist (n.)
Definition
One who treats ailments of the human foot
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• Dipody (n.)
Definition
Verse (line of poetry) consisting of two feet; a diameter
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• Podiatrist (n.)
Definition
Chiropodist
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• Podium (n.)
Definition
1. Dias; raised platform
2. Low wall serving as a foundation
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• Pseudopod (n.)
or Pseudopodium
Definition
(literally, “false foot”) temporary extension of the protoplasm, as in the ameba, to enable the organism to move and take in food
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• Tripod (n.)
Definition
Utensil, stool, or caldron having three legs
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• Unipod (n.)
Definition
One-legged support
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• Homochromatic (adj.)
Definition
Having the same color; monochromatic; unicolor
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• Heterochromatic (adj.)
Definition
Having different colors
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• Homogeneous (adj.)
Definition
Of the same kind; similar; uniform
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• Heterogeneous (adj.)
Definition
Differing in kid; dissimilar; varied
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• Homology (n.)
Definition
Similarity in structure
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• Heterology (n.)
Definition
Dissimilarity in structure
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• Homomorphic (adj.)
Definition
Exhibiting similarity of form
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• Heteromorphic (adj.)
Definition
Exhibiting diversity of form
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• Heteromorphic (adj.)
Definition
Exhibiting diversity of form
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• Homonym (n.)
Definition
Word that sounds like another but differs in meaning or spelling, e.g., principle and principal
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• Heteronym (n.)
Definition
Work spelled like another, but differing in sound and meaning, e.g., bass (the tone, pronounced “base”) and bass (the fish, rhymes with “pass”)
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• Homocentric (adj.)
Definition
Having the same center; concentric
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• Homocentric (adj.)
Definition
Having the same center; concentric
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• Homophonic (adj.)
Definition
Having the same sound of voice (ant. polyphonic)
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• Heteroclite (n.)
Definition
Deviating from the common rile; abnormal; atypical
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• Heteroclite (adj.)
Definition
Person or thing deviating from the common rule
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• Heterodox (adj.)
Definition
Opposed to accepted beliefs or established doctrines, especially in religion; unorthodox (ant. orthodox)
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• Hyperacidity (n.)
Definition
Excessive acidity \
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• Hypoacidity
Definition
Weak acidity
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• Hyperglycemia (n.)
Definition
Excess of sugar in the blood
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• Hypoglycemia (n.)
Definition
Abnormally low level of sugar in the blood
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• Hypertension (n.)
Definition
Abnormally high blood pressure
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• Hypertension (n.)
Definition
Abnormally high blood pressure
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• Hypotension (n.)
Definition
Low blood pressure
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• Hyperthermia (n.)
Definition
Especially high fever; hyperpyrexia
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• Hyperthermia (n.)
Definition
Especially high fever; hyperpyrexia
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• Hypothermia (n.)
Definition
Subnormal body temperature
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• Hyperthyroid (adj.)
Definition
Marked by excessive activity of the thyroid gland
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• Hypothyroid (adj.)
Definition
Marked by deficient activity of the thyroid gland
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• Hypothyroid (adj.)
Definition
Marked by deficient activity of the thyroid gland
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• Hyperactivity (adj.)
Definition
Overactive
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• Hyperactivity (adj.)
Definition
Overactive
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• Hyperbole (n.)
Definition
Extravagant exaggeration of statement
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• Hypercritical (adj.)
Definition
Overcritical
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• Hyperemia (n.)
Definition
Superabundance of blood
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• Hyperopia (n.)
Definition
Farsightedness (ant. myopia)
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• Hypersensitive (adj.)
Definition
Excessively sensitive; supersensitive
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• Hypertrophy (n.)
Definition
Excessive growth or development, as of a body part (ant. atrophy)
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• Hypodermic (adj.)
Definition
Injected under the skin
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• Hypothesis (n.)
Definition
Theory or supposition assumed as a basis for reasoning (something “places under”)
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• Hypothetical (adj.)
Definition
Assumed without proof for the purpose of reasoning; conjectural
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• Endocrine (adj.)
Definition
Secreting internally
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• Exocrine (adj.)
Definition
Secreting externally
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• Endogamy (n.)
Definition
Marriage within the tribe, caste, or social group
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• Exogamy (n.)
Definition
Marriage outside the tribe, caste, or social group
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• Endogenous (adj.)
Definition
Produced from within; due to interval causes
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• Exogenous (adj.)
Definition
Produced from without; due to external causes
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• Endoskeleton (n.)
Definition
Internal skeleton or supporting framework in an animal
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• Exoskeleton (n.)
Definition
Hard protective structure developed outside the body, as the shell of a lobster
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• Exoskeleton (n.)
Definition
Hard protective structure developed outside the body, as the shell of a lobster
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• Endosmosis (n.)
Definition
Osmosis inward
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• Exomosis (n.)
Definition
Osmosis outward
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• Endocarditis (n.)
Definition
Inflammation of the lining of the heart
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• Endocarditis (n.)
Definition
Inflammation of the lining of the heart
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• Endoderm (n.)
Definition
Membrane like tissue lining the digestive tract
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• Endoparasite (n.)
Definition
Parasite living on the inside of its host (ant. ectoparasite)
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• Endoparasite (n.)
Definition
Parasite living on the inside of its host (ant. ectoparasite)
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• Endophyte (n.)
Definition
Plant growing within another plant
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• Exoteric (adj.)
Definition
Known externally (outside a select group; publicly); readily understandable (ant. esoteric)
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• Exotic (adj.)
Definition
1. Introduced from another country; foreign (ant. native)
2. Strikingly unusual; strange
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• Anarchy (n.)
Definition
Total absence of rule or government; confusion; disorder
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• Anarchy (n.)
Definition
Total absence of rule or government; confusion; disorder
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• Autarchy (n.)
Definition
Rule by an absolute sovereign
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• Hierarchy (n.)
Definition
Body of rulers or officials grouped in ranks, each being subordinate to the rank above it; pecking order
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• Hierarchy (n.)
Definition
Body of rulers or officials grouped in ranks, each being subordinate to the rank above it; pecking order
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• Matriarchy (n.)
Definition
Form of social organization in which the mother rules the family or tribe, descent being traces through the mother
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• Matriarchy (n.)
Definition
Form of social organization in which the mother rules the family or tribe, descent being traces through the mother
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• Monarchy (n.)
Definition
State ruled over by a single person, as a kind or queen
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• Oligarchy (n.)
Definition
Form of government in which a few people have the power
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• Oligarchy (n.)
Definition
Form of government in which a few people have the power
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• Patriarchy (n.)
Definition
Form of social organization in which the father rules the family or tribe, descent being traced through the father
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• Patriarchy (n.)
Definition
Form of social organization in which the father rules the family or tribe, descent being traced through the father
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• Antipathy (n.)
Definition
Aversion (“feeling against”); dislike (ant. sympathy)
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• Antipathy (n.)
Definition
Aversion (“feeling against”); dislike (ant. sympathy)
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• Apathy (n.)
Definition
Lack of feeling, emotion, interest, or excitement; indifference
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• Apathy (n.)
Definition
Lack of feeling, emotion, interest, or excitement; indifference
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• Empathy (n.)
Definition
Complete understanding of another’s feelings, motives, etc.
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• Empathy (n.)
Definition
Complete understanding of another’s feelings, motives, etc.
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• Pathetic (adj.)
Definition
Arousing pity
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• Pathetic (adj.)
Definition
Arousing pity
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• Pathos (n.)
Definition
Quality in drama, speech, literature, music, or events that arouses a feeling of pity or sadness
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• Pathos (n.)
Definition
Quality in drama, speech, literature, music, or events that arouses a feeling of pity or sadness
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• Sympathy (n.)
Definition
Sharing of (“feeling with”) another’s trouble; compassion (ant. antipathy)
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• Sympathy (n.)
Definition
Sharing of (“feeling with”) another’s trouble; compassion (ant. antipathy)
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• Telepathy (n.)
Definition
Transference of the thoughts and feeling of one person to another by no apparent means of communication
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• Homeopathy (n.)
Definition
Treatment of disease with minute does of a remedy that, if given in massive dose to healthy persons, would produce effects like those of the disease (ant. allopathy)
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• Homeopathy (n.)
Definition
Treatment of disease with minute does of a remedy that, if given in massive dose to healthy persons, would produce effects like those of the disease (ant. allopathy)
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• Osteopath (n.)
Definition
Practitioner of osteopathy (treatment of diseases by manipulation of bones, muscles, nerves, etc.)
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• Pathogenic (adj.)
Definition
Causing disease
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• Pathological (adj.)
Definition
Due to disease
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• Pathological (adj.)
Definition
Due to disease
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• Psychopathic (adj.)
Definition
1. Pertaining to mental disease
2. Insane
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• Psychopathic (adj.)
Definition
1. Pertaining to mental disease
2. Insane
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• Amorphous (adj.)
Definition
Having no definite form; shapeless; unorganized
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• Anthropomorphic (adj.)
Definition
Attributing human form or characteristics to beings nor human, especially gods
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• Dimorphous (adj.)
Definition
Occurring under two distinct forms
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• Dimorphous (adj.)
Definition
Occurring under two distinct forms
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• Endomorphic (adj.)
Definition
Having a form deriving largely from the embryo’s inner layer; having a heavy body build (ant. ectomorphic)
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• Heteromorphic (adj.)
Definition
Exhibiting diversity of form
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• Metamorphosis
Definition
Change of form
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• Metamorphosis
Definition
Change of form
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• Monomorphic (adj.)
Definition
Having a single form
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• Morphology (n.)
Definition
1. Branch of biology dealing wit the form and structure of animals and plants
2. Form and structure of an organism or any of its parts
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• Morphology (n.)
Definition
1. Branch of biology dealing wit the form and structure of animals and plants
2. Form and structure of an organism or any of its parts
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• Pericardium (n.)
Definition
Membranous sac enclosing the heart
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• Perigee (n.)
Definition
Nearest point to the earth in the orbit of a heavenly body (ant. apogee)
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• Perihelion (n.)
Definition
Nearest point to the sun in the orbit of a heavenly body (ant. aphelion)
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• Perimeter (n.)
Definition
Whole outer boundary of measurement of a surface or figure
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• Perimeter (n.)
Definition
Whole outer boundary of measurement of a surface or figure
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• Periodontics (n.)
Definition
Branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the cone and gum tissues supporting the teeth
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• Periodontics (n.)
Definition
Branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the cone and gum tissues supporting the teeth
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• Peripatetic (adj.)
Definition
Traveling about; itinerant
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• Peripatetic (adj.)
Definition
Traveling about; itinerant
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• Peripheral (adj.)
Definition
1. On the periphery (outside boundary); outside or away from the central part, as in peripheral vision
2. Only slightly connected with what is essential; merely incidental
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• Peripheral (n.)
Definition
Device that can be attached to or used with a computer, such as a keyboard, monitor, printer, or scanner
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• Periphrastic (adj.)
Definition
Expressed in a roundabout way; circumlocutory
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• Periscope (n.)
Definition
Instrument permitting those in a submarine a new (“look around”) of the surface
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• Periscope (n.)
Definition
Instrument permitting those in a submarine a new (“look around”) of the surface
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MORPH:
Definition
“form”
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. PATH (PATHO, PATHY):
Definition
(1) “feeling,” “suffering”;
(2) “disease”
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GEO: “
Definition
earth,” “ground”
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GEO: “
Definition
earth,” “ground”
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ARCHY:
Definition
“rule”
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ENDO:
Definition
“within”
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EXO:
Definition
“out of,” “outside”
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HYPO:
Definition
“under,” “beneath,” “less than the ordinary”
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HYPER:
Definition
“over,” “above,” “beyond the ordinary”
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HETERO:
Definition
“different”
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POD:
Definition
“foot”
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HOMO:
Definition
“one and the same,” “like”
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