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09/27/2010

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acrophobia
Definition
fear of being at a great height
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agoraphobia
Definition
fear of open spaces
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Anglophobia
Definition
dislike of England or the English (ant. Anglophile)
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claustrophobia
Definition
fear of enclosed or narrow spaces
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Germanophobia
Definition
dislike of Germany or the Germans (ant. Germanophilia)
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hydrophobia
Definition
1. dread of water
2. rabies
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monophobia
Definition
fear of being alone
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phobia
Definition
fear; dread; aversion
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photophobia
Definition
aversion to light
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xenophobia
Definition
aversion to foreigners
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Russophobe
Definition
one who dislikes Russia or the Russians (ant. Russophile)
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philanthropist
Definition
lover of humanity; person active in promoting human welfare (ant. misanthrope)
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philanthropy
Definition
love of humanity, especially as shown in donations to charitable and socially useful causes (ant. misanthropy)
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philatelist
Definition
stamp collector
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philately
Definition
collection and study of stamps
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philharmonic
Definition
pertaining to a musical organization, such as a symphony orchestra (originally, "loving music")
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philhellenism
Definition
support of Greece or the Greeks
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philogyny
Definition
love of women (ant. misogyny)
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philology
Definition
study (love) of language and literature
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philosopher
Definition
lover of, or searcher for, wisdom or knowledge; person who regulates his or her life by the light of reason
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Anglophile
Definition
supporter of England or the English (ant. Anglophobe)
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audiophile
Definition
one who is enthusiastic about high-fidelity sound reproduction
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bibliophile
Definition
lover of books (ant. bibliophobe)
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Francophile
Definition
supporter of France or the French (ant. Francophobe)
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Sinophile
Definition
supporter of China or the Chinese
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misandry
Definition
hatred of males
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misanthrope
Definition
hater of humanity (ant. philanthropist)
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misanthropy
Definition
hatred of humanity (ant. philanthropy)
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misogamy
Definition
hatred of marriage
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misogyny
Definition
hatred of women (ant. philogyny)
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misology
Definition
hatred of argument, reasoning, or discussion
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misoneism
Definition
hatred of anything new
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dysentery
Definition
inflammation of the large intestine
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dysfunction
Definition
abnormal functioning, as of an organ of the body
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dyslexia
Definition
impairment of the ability to read
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dyslogistic
Definition
expressing disapproval or censure; uncomplimentary (ant. eulogistic)
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dyspepsia
Definition
1. difficult digestion; indigestion (ant. eupepsia)
2. ill humor; disgruntlement
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dysphagia
Definition
difficulty in swallowing
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dysphasia
Definition
speech difficulty resulting from brain injury
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dysphoria
Definition
sense of great unhappiness or dissatisfaction (ant. euphoria)
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dystopia
Definition
imaginary place where living conditions are dreadful (ant. utopia)
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dystrophy
Definition
1. faulty nutrition
2. muscle disorder
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eugenics
Definition
science dealing with improving hereditary qualities (e.g., of the human race)
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eulogize
Definition
write or speak in praise of someone (ant. vilify)
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eupepsia
Definition
good digestion (ant. dyspepsia)
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euphemism
Definition
substitution of a "good" expression for an unpleasant one. Example: sanitation for garbage collection
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euphonious
Definition
pleasing in sound (ant. cacophonous)
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euphoria
Definition
sense of great happiness or well-being (ant. dysphoria)
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euthanasia
Definition
controversial practice of mercifully putting to death a person suffering from an incurable, painfully distressing disease (literally, "advantageous death")
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euthenics
Definition
science dealing with improving living conditions
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macro
Definition
computer instruction standing for a series of steps
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macrocosm
Definition
great world; universe (ant. microcosm, little world; epitome; reproduction of a larger unity)
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macron
Definition
horizontal mark indicating that the vowel over which it is placed is long
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macroscopic
Definition
large enough to be visible to the naked eye (ant. microscopic)
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microbe
Definition
microscopic life form; microorganism; germ
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microbicide
Definition
agent that destroys microbes
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microdont
Definition
having small teeth
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microfilm
Definition
film of very small size
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microgram
Definition
millionth of a gram
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micrometer
Definition
q. millionth of a meter
2. instrument for measuring small lengths
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microorganism
Definition
microscopic animal or plant
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microsecond
Definition
millionth of a second
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microsurgery
Definition
surgery with the aid of microscopes and minute instruments or laser beams
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microvolt
Definition
millionth of a volt
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microwatt
Definition
millionth of a watt
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microwave
Definition
1. very short electromagnetic wave
2. microwave oven (oven that cooks quickly by using microwaves)
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amoral
Definition
not moral; without a sense of moral responsibility
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amorphous
Definition
without (having no) definite form; shapeless; unorganized
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anarchy
Definition
total absence of rule or government; confusion; disorder
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anemia
Definition
lack of a normal number of red blood cells
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anesthesia
Definition
loss of feeling or sensation resulting from ether, chloroform, novacaine, etc.
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anesthetic
Definition
drug that produces anesthesia
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anhydrous
Definition
destitute of (without) water
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anomaly
Definition
deviation from the common rule
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anomalous
Definition
not normal; abnormal
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anonymous
Definition
nameless; of unknown or unnamed origin
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anoxia
Definition
deprivation of (state of being without) oxygen
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apnea
Definition
temporary cessation of breathing
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aseptic
Definition
free from disease-causing microorganisms
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asymptomatic
Definition
showing no symptoms of disease
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atheism
Definition
godlessness; denial of the existence of a Supreme Being
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atrophy
Definition
lack of growth, as from disuse, disease, or malnourishment (ant. hypertrophy, enlargement of a body part, as from overuse)
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atypical
Definition
unlike the typical
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monarchy
Definition
rule by a single person (ant. poluarchy)
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monochromatic
Definition
of one color (ant. polychromatic)
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monocle
Definition
eyeglass for one eye
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monogamy
Definition
marriage with one mate at a time (ant. polygamy)
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monogram
Definition
two or more letters interwoven to represent a name
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monograph
Definition
written account of a single thing or class of things
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monolith
Definition
single stone of large size; obelisk
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monolithic
Definition
massive and rigidly uniform
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monolog(ue)
Definition
long speech by one person
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monomania
Definition
excessive concentration on one idea or subject
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monomorphic
Definition
having a single form (ant. polymorphic)
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monosyllabic
Definition
having one syllable (ant. polysyllabic)
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monotheism
Definition
belief that there is one God (ant. polytheism)
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monotonous
Definition
continuing in an unchanging tone; wearying
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polyarchy
Definition
rule by many; government having three or more rulers (ant. monarchy)
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polychromatic
Definition
having a variety of colors; multicolored; variegated (ant. monochromatic)
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polygamy
Definition
marriage to several people at the same time (monogamy)
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polyglot (adj.)
Definition
speaking several languages
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polyglot (n.)
Definition
person who speaks several languages
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polygon
Definition
closed plane figure having, literally, many angles and therefore many sides
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polymorphic
Definition
having various forms (ant. monomorphic)
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polyphonic
Definition
having many sounds or voices (ant. homophonic, having the same sound)
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polysyllabic
Definition
having more than three syllables (ant. monosyllabic)
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polytechnic
Definition
dealing with many aplied sciences and technical arts
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polytheism
Definition
belief that there is a plurality of gods (ant. monotheism)
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