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10th Grade
02/21/2012

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anthrop
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man, human
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arch
Definition
ancient, chief, to rule
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aster, astr
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star
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auto
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self
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bio
Definition
life
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anarchist 
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a person who believes that all forms of governmental rule are bad because they interfere with human liberty; one who engages in activities to destroy all forms of gov.
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anthropology
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the study of (early) humans and their instituions 
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archaic 
Definition
of an eariler time and therefore out of fashion; ancient or antiquated
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archetype
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an original or ancient model or pattern from which later copies are made; a perfect example of a type or group
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astrolabe
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an early instrument used to measure the altitude of celestial bodies
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astrology
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a pseudoscience based on the assumption that the stars and planets directly influence the lives of people
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astronomical 
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literally, in numbers seemingly as great as the stars; extremely large, as in number or quantity
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automaton
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an apparatus or person that works mechanically and repetitively
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autonomous
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fenctioning independently of outside interference or control
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biodegradable 
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capable of decaying naturally, as by processes exacted by other living organisms, and being reabsorbed into the environment
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misanthrope
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an individual who hates or distrusts people generally
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symbiotic
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living together, as two types of organisms, to the benefit of both; mutually beneficial 
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