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Aristocracy

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(N) form of government in which power is held by nobility

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Autocracy

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(N) system of government by one person with absolute power

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Bureacracy

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(N) system in which important decisions are made by state officials

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Plutocracy

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(N) government by the wealthy

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Technocracy

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(N) government control of society or industry by elite tech experts

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Panacea

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(N) solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases

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Pandemonium

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(N) Wild and noisy disorder or confusion, uproar

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Panopoly

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(N) complete and impressive collection of things

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Pantomime

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(N) dramatic entertainment

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Encyclopedia

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(N) book or set giving info on something

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Orthopedic

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(Adj) branch of medicine dealing with bones

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Pedagogy

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(N) method or practice of teaching of a racemic substance

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Pedagogue

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(N) teacher strict or pedentic

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Pediatrics

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(N) medicine dealing with children

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Orthodontist

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(N) type of dentist that specializes on crooked teeth

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Orthodox

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(Adj) confirming to what is traditionally expected or true

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Orthography

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(N) conventional spelling system of language

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Orthopedist

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(N) Specialist in conditions of the bones

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Anachronism

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(N) a thing belonging to a period other than in which it exists in

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Synchronized

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(V) cause to occur at the same time or rate

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Chronicle

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(N)(V) a factual written account of historical moments in order of their assurance

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Kleptomania

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(N) a recurrent urge to steal

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Pyromania

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(N) obsessive desire to set things on fire

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Barometer

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(N) An instrument for measuring atomic pressure

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Chronometer
(N) instrument for measuring time
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Odometer
(N) Instrument for measuring distance traveled by a vehicle
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Photometer
(N) instrument for measuring the intensity of light
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Speedometer
(N) instrument on a vehicles dashboard indicating its speed
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Symmetry
(N) quality of being made up of exactly similar parts facing each other
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Antagonist
(N) a person who opposes or is hostile to someone
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Antibiotic
(N) a medicine that inhibits or destroys the growth of microorganisms
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Antibody
(N) blood protein produced in response to and counteracting a specific antigen
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Antidote
(V)(N) medicine taken or given to counter act a particular poison
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Antihistamine
(N) drug that inhibits physiological effect of histamine; used for allergies
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Antiseptic
(Adj) denoting substance that prevent growth of disease causing organisms
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Antipathy
(N) deep seeded feeling or dislike
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Antitoxin
(N) an antibody that counter acts a toxin
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Diathermy
(N) a surgical technique involving the production of heat
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Thermometer
(N) an instrument indicating temperature
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Thermal
(Adj) relating to heat
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Thermonuclear
(Adj) using nuclear reactions that only occur at high heat
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Thermostat
(N) a device that automatically regulates temperature
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Antithesis
(N) a person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something
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Epithet
(N) descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristics
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Synthesis
(N) combination or composition
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Synthetic
(Adj) made by chemical synthesis
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Thesis
(N) statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved
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Adroit
(Adj) clever or skillful in using the hands or mind
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Ambidextrous
(Adj) able to use right and left hands well
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Apprentice
(N)(V) a person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer
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Aptitude
(N) natural ability to do something. Suitability or fitness
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Artisan
(N) a worker in a skilled trade, especially involves making with hands
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Dexterity
(N) skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands
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Versatile
(Adj) able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities. changeable, inconstant
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Audacious
(Adj) a) bold, fearlessly daring | b) too bold, insolent
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Dauntless
(Adj) very brave, fearless
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Explaoit
(N) an act remarkable for its daring
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Fortitude
(N) firm courage; patient endurance of pain or hardship
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Indomitable
(Adj) invincible, unconquerable
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Plucky
(Adj) brave, resolute, spirited
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Rash
(Adj) reckless, impetuous, taking too much risk
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Alias
(A) An assumed name
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Clandestine
(Adj) secret, concealed
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Enigma
(N) Riddle, mystery, puzzling statement
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Latent
(Adj) Dormant, potential, present but not showing itself
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Lurk
(V) Lie in ambush
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Seclude
(V) Hide, shut apart from others
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Stealthy
(Adj) Secret in action or character; shy
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Discreet
(Adj) Showing good judgement in speech and action; wisely cautious
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Heed
(V) Give careful attention to
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Meticulous
(Adj) excessively careful about small details
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Scrupulous
(Adj) Conscientious, strict, precise
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Scrutinize
(V) Examine closely, inspect
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Solicitude
(N) Concern, anxiety
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Vigilance
(N) Alertness, caution, watchfulness
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Wary
(Adj) On ones guard, cautious, vigilant
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Compulsory
(Adj) required, mandatory by an authority
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Entail
(V) impose, involve as a necessary requirement
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Essence
(N) core, fundamental part
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Gratuitous
(Adj) uncalled for, unwarranted
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Imperative
(Adj)(n) urgent, not to be avoided
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Indispensable
(Adj) essential
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Oblige
(V) compel, force
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Condiment
(N) a seasoning for food like salt and pepper
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Devour
(V) eat up greedily, like glutton
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Edible
(Adj) something a person can eat; non poisonous

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