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Acoustic
related to sound
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acquisition
the act of aquiring or obtaining something
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acronym
words created out of several initials from several words
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adaptive
capable of responding effectively to a new situation
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ambigous
uncertain, open to interpretation
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chromosomal
related to chromosomes, the microscopically visible carries of genetic inheritance
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cognitive
related to thinking
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congenital
present at birth
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contemplate
consider, think about
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convert
transform, change
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deviance
the failure to follow established social rules
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fetal
to unborn offspring still in the womb
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hypotheticals
things exsisting only as theories, not yet realities
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icons
- 1) visual symbols or representations which, in text books, signal signifigance
- 2) a person who is the object of much attention, asin a "pop icon"
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incurs
produces, brings about
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landmark
- having important consequences on future studies
- also a decisive turning point
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mnemonic
memory aid, a famous and common mnemonic used for spelling is "i before e except after c"
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molten
heated to the point of becoming a liquid
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oblivion
condition of being completely forgotten
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personified
offering the perfect illustration
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prenatal
before birth, related to unborn offspring still in the womb
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projection
prediction of future sales
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sage
wise person; also wise
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denomination
a group of units having specific values
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obscurity
the state of being unknown
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anecdotal
not scientific, based on personal stories
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conformity
obedience, willingness to follow rules
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fidelity
faithfulness, loyalty
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commitment
the state of being bonded emotionally or intellectually to another person
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asteroid
small or minor planet
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discrimination
- the act of showing prejudice
- in favor of or against a particular group
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dignitaries
people in high positions
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electors
people chosen to cast their vote for president
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placebos
substances that have no healing effect on the body but are believed by the people taking them to be of medical value
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dementia
loss of the normal ability to think, concentrate and remember
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random
not occurring according to a set pattern; inconsistent
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speculators
people who buy something with the expectation of a quick sale and a quick profit
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disorienting
causing mental confusion
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conclusive
final; putting an end to doubt
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traumatic
causing serious injury
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mutilation
the crippling or deforming of a body part
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comprehensive
wide-ranging or complete in coverage
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quarantine
period of isolation to present the spread of disease
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etching
art made by imprinting an image on a metal plate
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paradoxically
comparisons between two unlike things that share a similar function or prcess, suggesting that two things a like in somerespects are alike in others
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anthropological
of or having to do with the study of human beings and their ancestory and cultures
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innovative
original, inventive
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preceden
an example that becomes a pattern for future actions
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flouting
showing contempt for or disregarding
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predators
animals that kill to survive
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habitats
living spaces for specific species
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devotees
follower, believers
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staple
a basic or essential element of something
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geriatric
related to the elderly
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productivity
ability to produce goods
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pollutants
substances that are harmful
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reproductive
related to birth
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genetic
having to do with biological inheritance
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charisma
personal magnetism or charm
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subsequent
following a time
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graphic
obvious and vivid often associated with sex and violence
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sociopathic
lacking all moral or ethical sense
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instigate
caused, motivated
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supernatural
relating to things not happening in the ordinary world; miraculous
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mediums
people who claim they can communicate with the dead
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psychosis
a mental disturbance that causes severe reality distortion
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satellite
an object propelled into space to circle earth or othrt planets
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barren
unable to reproduce; dry; lacking in vegetation
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inherently
at the core; by nature
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commodity
something that is bought or sold in the market
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compound
building or building used as housing and surrounded by walls
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maim
injure severely, usually with scarring and loss of limbs
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cardiovascular
related to the heart and blood vessels
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purge
remove waste from the bowel or stomach; also to eleminate or get rid of
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disreputable
lacking in respectability
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fray
battle, contest, test
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notorious
famous for bad reasons
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amphibians
animals that can live in water and on land
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respiratory
related to breathing
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chortles
laughs, chuckles
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distillation
the process of heating a liquid until it boils and then collecting whats left after boilng; also, reducing something to its essence, or most basic elements
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gravitas
dignity or seriosness
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heresy
challening church law
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hypothermia
abnormally low body temperature
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indulgent
lenient, inclined to spoil
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innovation
introdution of something new
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ludicrous
absurd, ridiculous
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logos
symbols representing institutions or companies
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matyrs
people willing to die for their faith or to save the lives of others
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palpitations
unusually fast heartbeat
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progressive
supporting social or political charge
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stamina
ability to stay strong over time
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suffrage
the right to vote
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terrain
an area of ground or land
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abolitionist
a person who wanted to end slavery
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abstract
descibes ideas that cannot be understood or felt by the physical senses; justice; honesty
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apathy
lack of feeling or energy
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aspirations
hopes, desires
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aura
feeling, atmosphere; area ssurrounding
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authoritarian
demanding strict obedience
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candidly
openly, directly
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certifies
formally confirms as accurate
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concrete
describes ideas that can be comprehended by one or more physical senses
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consenus
form of group agreement
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electoral
related to voting
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exorbidant
excessive, especially in the sense of price or demands
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incarnate
in the flesh; repesenting perfect example of something
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