Word Power Session 3 Flashcards

(32 cards)

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Dexterous

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Skillful

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Ambidextrous

Noun: Ambidexterity

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Able to use both hands with equal skill

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Dexterity

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Skill

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Dexter

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The Latin word for right hand

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Sinister

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The Latin word for left hand; evil or dangerous

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Gauche

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The French word for left hand

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A gauche person

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Someone who is rather clumsy

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Gaucherie

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An awkward person

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Droit

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The French word for the right hand

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Adroit

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Skillful

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Misein

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To hate

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Anthropos

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Mankind

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Misanthrope

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Someone who hates mankind

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Misogynist

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Someone who hates women

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Gyne

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Woman

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Misogamist

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Hates marriage

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Gamos

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Anthropology

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The study for the development of the human race

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Philanthropist

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One who loves mankind and shows sure love by making substantial financial contributions to charitable organizations or by donating time and energy to helping those in need

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Gynecologist

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The medical specialist who treats female disorders

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Monogamy

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The custom of only one marriage at a time

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Monos

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Bigamy

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Having two marriages at the same time

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Polygamy
Having many marriages at one time
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Polygyny
Married to many woman
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Polyandry
Married to man men
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Andros
Male
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Ascetic | Adjective: Asceticism
Living alone and liking it
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Asketes
Monk or hermit
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Verto
To turn
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Ambi
Both