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Greek Vocabulary II
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10/07/2010

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anthropology
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science dealing with the origin, races, customs, and beliefs of humankind
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bacteriology
Definition
science dealing with the study of bacteria
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biology
Definition
science dealing with the study of living organisms
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cardiology
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science dealing with the action and diseases of the heart
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criminology
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scientific study of crimes and criminals
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dermatology
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science dealing with the skin and its diseases
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ecology
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science dealing with the relation of living things to their environment and to each other
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ethnology
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branch of anthropology dealing with human aces, their origin, distribution, culture, t=etc.
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genealogy
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account of the descent of a person or family from an ancestor
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geology
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science dealing with the earth's history as recorded in rocks
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meteorology
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science dealing with the atmosphere and weather
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morphology
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1. scientific study of the forms and structures of plants and animals
2. form and structure of an organism or any of its parts
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mythology
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account or study of myths
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necrology
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list of persons who have died recently; obituary
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neurology
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scientific study of the nervous system and its diseases
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paleontology
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science dealing with life in the remote past as recorded in fossils
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pathology
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1. science dealing with the nature and causes of disease
2. something abnormal
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petrology
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scientific study of rocks
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physiology
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science dealing with the functions of living things or their organs
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psychology
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science of the mind
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sociology
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study of the evolution, development, and functioning of human society
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technology
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use of science to achieve a practical purpose; applied science; engineering
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theology
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study of religion and religious ideas
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abiogenesis
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spontaneous generation (development of life from lifeless matter)(ant. biogenesis)
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amphibious
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1. able to live both on land and in water
2. attacking with coordinated land, sea, and air forces
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antibiotic
Definition
germ-killing substance produced by or derived from a microorganism
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autobiography
Definition
story of a person's life written by that person
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biochemistry
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chemistry dealing with chemical compounds and processes in living plants and animals
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biocidal
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destructive to life or living things
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biodegradable
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capable of being readily decomposed into harmless substances by microorganisms (ant. nonbiodegradable)
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biogenesis
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development of life from preexisting life (ant. abiogenesis)
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biography
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story of a person's life written by another person
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biology
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science dealing with the study of living organisms
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biometry
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(or biometrics) statistical analysis of biological data
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biopsy
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diagnostic examination of a piece of tissue from the living body
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biota
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plants (flora) and animals (fauna) living in a region
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microbe
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microscopic life form; microorganism; germ
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symbiosis
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living together in mutually helpful association of two dissimilar organisms
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anatomy
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1. dissection of plants, animals, or other things to study their structure; analysis
2. structure (e.g., of a plant or animal)
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appendectomy
Definition
surgical removal of the appendix
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atom
Definition
smallest particle of an element (literally, "not cut," "indivisible")
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atomizer
Definition
device for converting a liquid to a fine spray
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dichotomy
Definition
cutting or division into two; division
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gastrectomy
Definition
surgical removal of part or all of the stomach
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lobotomy
Definition
brain surgery for treatment of certain mental disorders
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mastrectomy
Definition
surgical removal of a breast
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phlebotomy
Definition
opening of a vein to diminish the blood supply
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tome
Definition
one volume, or "cut," of a work of several volumes; scholarly book
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tonsillectomy
Definition
surgical removal of the tonsils
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tracheotomy
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surgical operation of cutting into the trachea (windpipe)
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antipodes
Definition
parts of the globe (or their inhabitants) diametrically opposite to each other (literally, "with the feet opposite)
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arthropod
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invertebrate (animal having no backbone) with jointed legs, e.g., insects
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chiropodist
Definition
one who treats ailments of the human foot
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dipody
Definition
verse (line of poetry) consisting of two feet; a dimeter
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podiatrist
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chiropodist
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podium
Definition
1. dais; raised platform
2. low wall serving as a fondation
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pseudopod
Definition
(or pseudopodium)(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
Definition
utensil, stool, or cauldron having three legs
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unipod
Definition
one-legged support
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homochromatic
Definition
having the same color; monochromatic; unicolor
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heterochromatic
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having different colors
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homogeneous
Definition
of the same kind; similar; uniform
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heterogeneous
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differing in kind; dissimilar; varied
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homology
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similarity in structure
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heterology
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dissimilarity in structure
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homomorphic
Definition
exhibiting similarity in form
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heteromorphic
Definition
exhibiting diversity in form
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homonym
Definition
word that sounds like another but differs in meaning and spelling, e.g.,principal and principle
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heteronym
Definition
word spelled like another, but differing in sound and meaning, e.g., bass (the tone pronounced "base") and bass (the fish, rhyming with "pass")
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homocentric
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having the same center; concentric
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homophonic
Definition
having the same sound or voice (ant. polyphonic)
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heteroclite (adj.)
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deviating from the common rule; abnormal; atypical
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heteroclite (n.)
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person or thing diviating from the common rule
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heterodox
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opposed to accepted beliefs or established doctrines, especially in religion; unorthodox (ant. orthodox)
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hyperacidity
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excessive acidity
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hypoacidity
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weak acidity
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hyperglycemia
Definition
excess of sugar in the blood
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hypoglycemia
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abnormally low level of sugar in the blood
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hypertension
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abnormally high blood pressure
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hypotension
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low blood pressure
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hyperthermia
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especially high fever; hyperpyrexia
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hypothermia
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subnormal body temperature
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hyperthyroid
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marked by excessive activity of the thyroid gland
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hypothyroid
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marked by deficient activity of the thyroid gland
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hyperactive
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overactive
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hyperbole
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extravagant exaggeration of statement
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hypercritical
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overcritical
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hyperemia
Definition
superabundance of blood
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hyperopia
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farsightedness (ant. myopia)
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hypersensitive
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excessively sensitive; supersensitive
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hypertrophy
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excessive growth or development, as of a body part (ant. atrophy)
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hypodermic
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injected under the skin
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hypothesis
Definition
theory or supposition assumed as a basis for reasoning (something "placed under")
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hypothetical
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assumed without proof for the purpose of reasoning; conjectural
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endocrine
Definition
excreted internally
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exocrine
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excreted externally
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endogamy
Definition
marriage withing the tribe, caste, or social group
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exogamy
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marriage outside the tribe, caste, or social group
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endogenous
Definition
produced from within; due to internal causes
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exogenous
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produced from without; due to external causes
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endoskeleton
Definition
internal skeleton or supporting framework in an animal
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exoskeleton
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hard protective structure developed outside the body, as the shell of a lobster
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endosmosis
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osmosis inward
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exosmosis
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osmosis outward
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endocarditis
Definition
inflammation of the lining of the heart
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endoderm
Definition
membranelike tissue lining the digestive tract
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endoparasite
Definition
parasite living on the inside of its host (ant. exoparasite)
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endophyte
Definition
plant growing within another plant
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exoteric
Definition
known externally (outside a select group; publicly); readily understandable (ant. esoteric)
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exotic
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1. introduced from another country; foreign (ant. native)
2. strikingly unusual; strange
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anarchy
Definition
total absence of rule or government; confusion; disorder
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autarchy
Definition
rule by an absolute sovereign
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hierarchy
Definition
body of rulers or officials grouped in ranks, each being subordinate to the group above it; pecking order
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matriarchy
Definition
form of social organization in which the mother rules the family or tribe, decent being traced through the mother
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monarchy
Definition
state ruled over by a single person, as a king or queen
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oligarchy
Definition
form of government in which a few people have the power
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patriarchy
Definition
form of social organization in which the father rules the family or tribe, decent being traced through the father
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geocentric
Definition
measured from the earth's center; having the earth as a center
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geodetic
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pertaining to geodesy (mathematics dealing with the earth's shape and dimensions)
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geography
Definition
study of the earth's surface, climate, continents, people, products, etc.
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geology
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science dealing with the earth's history as recorded in rocks
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geometry
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mathematics dealing with lines, angles, surfaces, and solids (literally, "measurement of land")
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geomorphic
Definition
pertaining to the shape of the earth or the form of its surface
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geophysics
Definition
science treating of the forces that modify the earth
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geopolitics
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study of government and its policies as affected by physical geography
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geoponics
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art or science of agriculture (literally, "working of the earth")
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georgic
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agricultural
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geotropism
Definition
response to earth's gravity, as the growing of roots downward in the ground
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apogee
Definition
farthest point from the earth in the orbit of a heavenly; body (ant. perigee); culmination
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antipathy
Definition
aversion ("feeling against"); dislike (ant. sympathy)
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apathy
Definition
lack of feeling, emotion, interest, or excitement; indifference
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empathy
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complete understanding of another's feelings, motives, ect.
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pathetic
Definition
arousing pity
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pathos
Definition
quality in drama, speech, literature, music, or events that arouses a feeling of pity or sadness
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sympathy
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sharing of ("feeling with") another's trouble; compassion (ant. antipathy)
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telepathy
Definition
transference of thoughts and feelings of one person to another by no apparent means of communication
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homeopathy
Definition
treatment of disease with minute doses of a remedy that, if given in massive doses to healthy persons, would produce effects like those of the disease (ant. allopathy)
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osteopathy
Definition
practitioner of osteopathy (treatment of diseases by manipulation of bones, muscles, nerves, etc.)
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pathogenic
Definition
causing disease
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pathological
Definition
due to disease
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psychopathic
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1. pertaining to mental disease
2. insane
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amorphous
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having no definite form; shapeless; unorganized
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anthropomorphic
Definition
attributing human form or characteristics to beings not human, especially gods
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dimorphous
Definition
occurring under two distinct forms
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endomorphic
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having a form deriving largely from the embryo's inner layer; having a heavy body build (ant. ectomorphic)
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heteromorphic
Definition
exhibiting diversity of form
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metamorphosis
Definition
change of form
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monomorphic
Definition
having a single form
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morphology
Definition
1. branch of biology dealing with 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
Definition
membranous sac enclosing the heart
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perigee
Definition
nearest point to the earth in the orbit of a heavenly body (ant. apogee)
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perihelion
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nearest point to the sun in the orbit of a heavenly body (ant. aphelion)
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perimeter
Definition
whole outer boundary or measurement of a surface or figure
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peiodontics
Definition
branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the bone and gum tissues supporting the teeth
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peripatetic
Definition
traveling about; itinerant
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peripheral (adj.)
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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
Definition
expressed in a roundabout way; circumlocutory
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periscope
Definition
instrument permitting those in a submarine a view ("look around") of the surface
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peristalsis
Definition
wavelike contraction of the wall of the intestines, which propels contents onward
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peristyle
Definition
1. row of columns around a building or court
2. the space so enclosed
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peritonitis
Definition
inflammation of the peritoneum (membrane lining the abdominal cavity and surrounding the organs with in it)
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