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TermDefinition
liber/liverfree
libertyin modern time, is generally considered a concept of political philosophy and identifies the condition in which an individual has the ability to act according to his or her own will.
illiberalRestrictive to individual choice and freedom; authoritarian, narrow-minded about cherished opinions
liberaltolerent of change;not bound by authoritiarianism, ordoxy, or tradition
deliverancethe act of delivering, the state of being delivered, or something delivered; extrication from danger, imprisonment, etc
deliverbring to a destination, make a delivery; "our local super market delivers"
genrace;line of descent, origin, creation
genealogyThe descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or ancestors; lineage or pedigree; A record or table of such descent; a family tree; The study, and formal recording of such descents
pantheonall the gods of a religion
generationall the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
geneticPertains to transmitted hereditary characteristics.
oncogeneneA gene that normally directs cell growth. If altered, it can promote or allow the uncontrolled growth of cancer
antiagainst,old
antidotea remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison
antacida drug that aids in protecting the digestive system and relieves heartburn and digestive discomfort
antiqueis an old collectible item. It is collected or desirable because of its age, rarity, condition, utility, or other unique features. It is an object that represents a previous era in human society.
antipathiccharacterized by antipathy
antimatterMatter with electrical charges which arre the opposite of "normal" matter. When a particle of antimatter is brought into contact with an equivalent particle of normal matter, both particles are annihilated, and a considerable amount of energy is released.
scissorsan edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades
cide/cisekiller,murder,to cause death, slayer, cutter
homicidethe killing of a human being by another human being
preciseaccurate: (of ideas, images, representations, expressions) characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth ; strictly correct
genocideTerm created after World War II to describe the systematic murder of an entire political, cultural, or religious group
suicidethe act of killing urself
doxbelieve, belief, opinion,dctrine
paradoxa statement that contradicts itself
doxologyA hymn or verse of praise to God; a formula of praise, used as the closing words of a sermon
orthodoxConforming to the established, accepted or traditional faith or religion; Adhering to whatever is traditional, customary or generally accepted
adoxalwithout the right reason, improper, absurd
adoxyignomony; hame, slander, infamy

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Creator Fwoobataffyi
Created October 4, 2008
Groups 109 gang, Room 109!!!, WMS (and HIMS) Spelling and Stuff., The McMonkeys Club
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Hallett's derivatives week 4, test is on tuesday.

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  5. oncogenene A gene that normally directs cell growth. If altered, it can promote or allow the uncontrolled growth of cancer - 2 misses
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