List 8 Flashcards

(43 cards)

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Philosophy

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The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline

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Bibliophile

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A person who loves or collects books

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Philanthropy

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The desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed esprit the generous donation of money to good causes

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Claustrophobia

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An irrational fear of confined spaces

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Arachnophobia

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An intense fear of spiders

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Acrophobia

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An extreme or irrational fear of heights

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Deport

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To expel a foreigner from a country, typically on the grounds of illegal status or for having committed a crime

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Support

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To bear all or part of the weight; hold up

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Export

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To send goods or services to another country for sale

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Pseudonym

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A fictitious name especially one used by an author

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Pseudoscience

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A dcollection of beliefs or practices mistakenly regraded as being based on scientific method

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Pseudointellectual

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A person who pretends an interest in intellectual matters for reason of status

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Pyrometer

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An instrument for measuring high temperatures

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Pyromania

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An obsessive desire to set fire to things

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Pyrotechnics

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The art of making or displaying fireworks

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Quadrant

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Each of four quarters of a circle

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Quadrilateral

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A four-sided figure

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Quadriceps

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The Marge muscle at the front of the thigh, which is divided into four distinct portions

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Quartet

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A group of four people playing music or singing together

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Quartile

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Each of four equal groups into which population. Can be divided according to distribution of values of a particular variable

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Quaternary

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Relating to or consisting of four units or members

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Acquiesce

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To accept something reluctantly but without protest

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Quiescent

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In state Mr period or inactivity or dormancy

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Tranquil

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Free from disturbance; calm

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Retroactive
Looking back on or dealing with past events or situations
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Retrospective
Looking back on or dealing with past events gents or situations
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Retrograde
Directed or moving backward
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Scribble
To write or draw carelessly or hurriedly
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Describe
To give an account in words of someone or something, including all the relevant characteristics, qualities, or events
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Manuscript
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
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Phil
Love/Friendship
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Phob
Fear
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Port
To carry
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Pseudo
False
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Pyr
Fire/heat
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Quadr
Four
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Quart
Fourth
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Quit
Silent
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Retro
Backward/behind
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Scrib
Write
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A dcollection of beliefs or practices mistakenly regraded as being based on scientific method
Pseudoscience
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A person who pretends an interest in intellectual matters for reason of status
Pseudointellectual
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Each of four equal groups into which population. Can be divided according to distribution of values of a particular variable
Quartile