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What is the study of birds known as?
What is the study of birds known as?
Ornithology
What is the term for a person who opposes war or the use of military force?
What is the term for a person who opposes war or the use of military force?
Pacifist
What is an inscription on a gravestone known as?
What is an inscription on a gravestone known as?
Epitaph
What is the term for someone who is unable to pay their debts?
What is the term for someone who is unable to pay their debts?
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What is the term for a person who is new to a profession?
What is the term for a person who is new to a profession?
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What is a person who is motivated by irrational enthusiasm known as?
What is a person who is motivated by irrational enthusiasm known as?
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What is a word coined by an author called?
What is a word coined by an author called?
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What is a general pardon for offenses against the state called?
What is a general pardon for offenses against the state called?
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What is a humorous drawing dealing with current events or politics called?
What is a humorous drawing dealing with current events or politics called?
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What is the study of the nature of Gods known as?
What is the study of the nature of Gods known as?
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What is the philosophy of putting another's welfare above one's own called?
What is the philosophy of putting another's welfare above one's own called?
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What is the act of misappropriating money known as?
What is the act of misappropriating money known as?
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What is a person who is eighty years old called?
What is a person who is eighty years old called?
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What is a brief or short stay at a place called?
What is a brief or short stay at a place called?
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What is providing relief called?
What is providing relief called?
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What is the action of looking within or into one's own mind called?
What is the action of looking within or into one's own mind called?
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What is the act of killing a whole group of people, especially a whole race, known as?
What is the act of killing a whole group of people, especially a whole race, known as?
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What is the term for someone who is able to use both hands equally well?
What is the term for someone who is able to use both hands equally well?
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What is the act of setting free from bondage of any kind called?
What is the act of setting free from bondage of any kind called?
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What is the part of a country behind the coast or a river bank called?
What is the part of a country behind the coast or a river bank called?
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What is the process by which plants and animals breathe called?
What is the process by which plants and animals breathe called?
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What is a mixture of dried, naturally fragrant plant material used to provide a gentle natural scent inside buildings, especially in residential settings called?
What is a mixture of dried, naturally fragrant plant material used to provide a gentle natural scent inside buildings, especially in residential settings called?
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What is the state of anxiety or dismay causing mental confusion called?
What is the state of anxiety or dismay causing mental confusion called?
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What is the placing of different things in order to create an interesting effect called?
What is the placing of different things in order to create an interesting effect called?
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What is the act of killing one's sister called?
What is the act of killing one's sister called?
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What does the term 'A person who is new to a profession' mean?
What does the term 'A person who is new to a profession' mean?
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What does the term 'A person motivated by irrational enthusiasm' mean?
What does the term 'A person motivated by irrational enthusiasm' mean?
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Define the term 'A new word coined by an author'.
Define the term 'A new word coined by an author'.
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Explain the term 'General pardon for offenses against the state'.
Explain the term 'General pardon for offenses against the state'.
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What does the term 'Study of the nature of Gods' mean?
What does the term 'Study of the nature of Gods' mean?
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What is the term 'Philosophy of putting another’s welfare above one’s own'?
What is the term 'Philosophy of putting another’s welfare above one’s own'?
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What is 'The act of misappropriating money' called?
What is 'The act of misappropriating money' called?
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Define the term 'A person who is eighty years old'.
Define the term 'A person who is eighty years old'.
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What is a 'Brief or short stay at a place'?
What is a 'Brief or short stay at a place'?
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Define the term 'Providing relief'.
Define the term 'Providing relief'.
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What is 'The act of killing a whole group of people, especially a whole race' called?
What is 'The act of killing a whole group of people, especially a whole race' called?
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Explain the term 'A person who is able to use both hands equally well'.
Explain the term 'A person who is able to use both hands equally well'.
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What does the term 'Part of a country behind the coast or a river bank' mean?
What does the term 'Part of a country behind the coast or a river bank' mean?
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Explain the term 'State of anxiety or dismay causing mental confusion'.
Explain the term 'State of anxiety or dismay causing mental confusion'.
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- Amphibian: Animals that live in water and on land
- Misogynist: A hater of women
- Anarchy: A state with no effective government
- Pacifist: A person who opposes war
- Anesthetic: Substance used in surgery to make someone unconscious
- Compere: Master of ceremonies/host
- Panacea: A remedy for all diseases
- Aquarium: A place for fish or aquatic plants
- Ornithology: The study of birds
- Egalitarian: The belief that everyone is equal and should have the same rights and opportunities
- Dispomania: Irresistible craving for alcoholic drinks
- Altruistic: Unselfishly concerned for the welfare of others
- Epitaph: Inscription on a gravestone
- Sacrilege: Violation of something holy or sacred
- Polytheism: Belief in many Gods
- Usurer: One who lends money at high interest rates
- Sinecure: A post with little work but high salary
- Prodigy: A person with exceptional abilities
- Indefatigable: Incapable of feeling tired or exhausted
- Neologism: A new word coined by an author
- Genocide: The act of killing a whole group of people, particularly an entire race
- Ambidextrous: Able to use both hands
- Foreman: Chief of a group of workmen
- Feud: A bitter quarrel between two families lasting a long time
- Invertebrates: Animals without a backbone
- Inflammatory: Action that is likely to make people very angry
- Cartoon: A humorous drawing dealing with current events or politics
- Euthanasia: Act of mercy killing
- Regicide: Act of killing a king
- Radiation: Emission of light or heat from a central point
- Incredible: That which cannot be believed
- Journey: An act of travelling from one place to another
- Embezzlement: Misappropriation of money
- Rectilinear: When something moves in a straight line
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