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10th Grade
02/21/2012

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poli(t), polis
Definition
city, state
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techn
Definition
art, skill
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the
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God
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therm
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heat
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tox
Definition
poison
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atheistic
Definition
not believing in the existence of God
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detoxify
Definition
to remove the poisons from; to purify
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diathermy
Definition
medical treatment in which heat is directed into body tissues
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megalopolis
Definition
an extremely large urban area including several cities
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metropolitan
Definition
including the entire area and population of a large centeral city plus surrounding areas or suburbs; a person who lives in such a area and exhibits manners and attitudes characteristics of a city dweller
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pantheism
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the belief that God is manifest in all things, such as the laws of nature and natural phenomena; the worship of, or toleration of the worship of, all gods
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politic
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shrewd, crafty, and wise, especially in looking after one's own interest--as the citizen of a city is more clever than a bumpkin; to campaign, as for a political party
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pyrotechnics
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the art of making or displaying fireworks; any brilliant display, particularly a performance
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technology
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the skillful application of pure science to the handling of specific engineering problems; applied science
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theology
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the systematic study of God and of matters condisered religious or divine.
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thermal
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related to heat or warmth; a rising column of warm air caused by the uneven heating of the earth
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toxicology
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the science of poisons- their detection, effects, antidotes, and so on
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