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k12unit 1
greek and latin roots
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English
8th Grade
09/08/2010

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humanus
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human being
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anthropos
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human being/ man
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homi
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human being
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vir
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man
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gyne
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woman
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femina
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woman
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auto
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self
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ego
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I
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anthropology
Definition
the scientific study of of the origins, cultural development, and customs of human beings.
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autocrat
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a ruler who has absolute or unlimited power
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automaton
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a person who behaves in a mechanical, routine manner; a robot
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autonomy
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the condition of being self-governing, Independence
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autopsy
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to see for oneself
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egoism
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valuing everything according to one's personal interest
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feminism
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the belief that women should possess theĀ  same political and economic rights as men
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gynecology
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the branch of medicine dealing with disorder and treatment of the reproductive system in women
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homicide
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murder
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humane
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having the worthy qualities of human being, such as kindness or compassion
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humanism
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a philosophy in which in interests and values of human being are of primary importance
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humanities
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branches of knowledge concerned with human beings and their cultures:philosophy, literature, and the fine arts, as distinguished from the sciences
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misanthrope
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a person who hates all people
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virile
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having certain characteristics traditionally associated with masculinity, especially physical strength, vitality, and assertiveness
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