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anachronism
n: (the representation of) anything out of the proper place in time
something out of its time
chronograph
n: an instrument for measuring (and recording) brief periods of time; a digital clock or
watch
stop watch
chronological
a: arranged in a time sequence, as by order of occurrence
cosmonaut
n: a Russian who travels in outer space;
an astronaut
star sailer
cosmopolitan
a: not limited to a single nation or order; universal;
n: a person possessing the polish and wisdom of wide experience
cyclorama
n: a circular room with murals, usually presenting a single setting or scene, painted all around the walls
old form of a museum display
demagogue
n: a person who will resort to virtually any tactic to gain power over people, as over a population
dermatologist
n: a physician specializing in diseases of the skin
encyclopedic
a: comprehensive in scope; having or presenting information on many subjects
endemic
a: native to a region or people; limited to an constantly present in a specific locality
pandemic
a: occurring over a wide geographical area and affecting a lot of people; epidemic over a large region
taxidermy
n: the art of stuffing and mounting the skins of animals for the purpose of making them appear lifelike
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Words from Greek Roots (2)
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Words from Greek Roots
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2017-09-25T03:26:31Z
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