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  1. egoist
    a self-centered person with little regard for others
  2. egotist
    a conceited and self-centered person
  3. altruist
    someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
  4. introvert
    a person who tends to shrink from social contacts
  5. extrovert
    a person directed toward others as opposed to the self
  6. misanthrope
    someone who dislikes people in general
  7. misogynist
    a misanthrope who dislikes women in particular
  8. misogamist
    a person who hates, avoids, or opposes marriage
  9. ascetic
    someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline
  10. egocentric
    limited to or caring only about yourself and your own needs
  11. egomaniac
    a person who is abnormally self-absorbed and self-centered
  12. alternate
    go back and forth
  13. altercation
    a noisy, angry argument or fight between people
  14. alter ego
    a very close friend who seems almost a part of yourself
  15. ambidextrous
    equally skillful with each hand
  16. dexterity
    adroitness in using the hands
  17. sinister
    wicked, evil, or dishonorable
  18. gauche
    lacking social poise or refinement
  19. adroit
    quick or skillful or adept in action or thought
  20. anthropology
    science of the origins and social relationships of humans
  21. philanthropy
    the act of donating money or time to promote human welfare
  22. gynaecology
    the branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and hygiene of women
  23. monogamy
    having only one spouse at a time
  24. polygamy
    having more than one spouse at a time
  25. polyandry
    having more than one husband at a time
  26. obstetrician
    a physician specializing in childbirth
  27. paediatrician
    a specialist in the care of babies
  28. dermatologist
    a doctor who specializes in the physiology of the skin
  29. ophthalmology
    the branch of medicine concerned with the eye
  30. orthopaedist
    a specialist in correcting deformities of the skeletal system (especially in children)
  31. cardiologist
    a specialist in the structure and function of the heart
  32. neurologist
    a medical specialist in the nervous system
  33. psychiatrist
    a specialist in the treatment of mental disorders
  34. psychologist
    a specialist in the science of mental life
  35. psychoanalyst
    a licensed practitioner of psychoanalysis
  36. psychotherapist
    a therapist who deals with mental and emotional disorders
  37. pedagogy
    the profession of a teacher
  38. demagogue
    a leader who seeks support by appealing to popular passions
  39. hypodermis
    layer of cells that secretes the chitinous cuticle in e.g. arthropods
  40. epidermis
    the outer layer of skin covering the body surface
  41. taxidermist
    a craftsman who stuffs and mounts animal skins for display
  42. pachyderm
    a large mammal with thick skin, such as an elephant or hippo
  43. dermatitis
    inflammation of the skin
  44. oculist
    a person skilled in testing for defects of vision
  45. monocle
    lens for correcting defective vision in one eye
  46. binoculars
    an optical instrument for simultaneous use by both eyes
  47. inoculate
    inject or treat with the germ of a disease to render immune
  48. optometrist
    a person skilled in testing for defects of vision
  49. optician
    a worker who makes glasses for remedying defects of vision
  50. orthodontist
    a dentist specializing in irregularities of the teeth
  51. cardiograph
    a medical instrument that measures the mechanical force of cardiac contractions and the amount of blood passing through the heart during a specified period by measuring the recoil of the body as blood is pumped from the ventricles
  52. cardiogram
    a graphical recording of the cardiac cycle produced by an electrocardiograph
  53. neuralgia
    acute spasmodic pain along the course of one or more nerves
  54. neuritis
    inflammation of a nerve accompanied by pain and sometimes loss of function
  55. neurosis
    a mental illness that makes you behave in an unusual way
  56. psychosis
    severe mental disorder in which contact with reality is lost
  57. geriatrician
    a specialist in gerontology
  58. osteopath
    a therapist who manipulates the skeleton and muscles
  59. chiropractor
    a therapist who manipulates the body to ease pain
  60. chiropody
    the branch of medicine concerned with the feet
  61. graphologist
    a specialist in inferring character from handwriting
  62. gerontology
    the branch of medical science that deals with old people
  63. psyche
    that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings
  64. psychic
    a person sensitive to things beyond natural perception
  65. psychopath
    a person with an antisocial personality disorder
  66. sociopath
    a person with an antisocial personality disorder
  67. psychosomatic
    used of illness or symptoms resulting from neurosis
  68. psychogenic
    of or relating to the psychological cause of a disorder
  69. periodontics
    the branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the gums and other structures around the teeth
  70. endodontics
    the branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the dental pulp
  71. exodontics
    the branch of dentistry dealing with extraction of teeth
  72. sphygmomanometer
    a pressure gauge for measuring blood pressure
  73. podium
    a platform raised above the surrounding level
  74. podiatry
    the branch of medicine concerned with the feet
  75. chirography
    beautiful handwriting
  76. chiromancy
    telling fortunes by lines on the palm of the hand
  77. calligraphy
    beautiful handwriting
  78. cacography
    poor handwriting
  79. cacophony
    loud confusing disagreeable sounds
  80. callipygian
    pertaining to or having finely developed buttocks
  81. gerontology
    the branch of medical science that deals with old people
  82. senile
    mentally or physically infirm with age
  83. senescent
    growing old
  84. adolescent
    a person who is older than 12 but younger than 20
  85. convalescent
    returning to health after illness or debility
  86. obsolescent
    becoming disused or outdated
  87. notorious
    known widely and usually unfavorably
  88. consummate
    having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
  89. incorrigible
    impervious to correction by punishment
  90. inveterate
    habitual
  91. veteran
    a person who has served in the armed forces
  92. genetics
    the study of heredity and variation in organisms
  93. genealogy
    the study or investigation of ancestry and family history
  94. hereditary
    occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
  95. congenital
    present at birth but not necessarily hereditary
  96. astronomy
    the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies
  97. astrology
    divination by the positions of the planets and sun and moon
  98. astronaut
    a person trained to travel in a spacecraft
  99. cosmonaut
    a person trained to travel in a spacecraft
  100. aster
    a chiefly fall-blooming herb with showy daisylike flowers
  101. nautical
    relating to ships or navigation
  102. disaster
    an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
  103. geology
    science of the history of the earth as recorded in rocks
  104. geometry
    the mathematics of points and lines and curves and surfaces
  105. geography
    study of the earth's surface
  106. biology
    the science that studies living organisms
  107. botanist
    a biologist specializing in the study of plants
  108. zoologist
    a specialist in the branch of biology dealing with animals
  109. biography
    an account of the series of events making up a person's life
  110. autonomy
    political independence
  111. metronome
    clicking pendulum indicating the tempo of a piece of music
  112. autobiography
    a book or account of your own life
  113. biopsy
    the removal and examination of tissue from a living body
  114. autopsy
    an examination and dissection of a dead body
  115. zodiac
    a circular diagram representing the 12 constellations
  116. entomologist
    a scientist who studies insects
  117. eccentric
    conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
  118. anatomy
    the study of the structure of animals
  119. tome
    a large and scholarly book
  120. dichotomy
    a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses
  121. epitome
    a standard or typical example
  122. philology
    the humanistic study of language and literature
  123. linguistics
    the scientific study of language
  124. philander
    talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
  125. philtre
    a drink credited with magical power
  126. aphrodisiac
    a drug or other agent that stimulates sexual desire
  127. bibliophile
    someone who loves and usually collects books
  128. anglophile
    an admirer of England and English things
  129. semanticist
    a specialist in the study of meaning
  130. antisocial
    shunning contact with others
  131. asocial
    given to avoiding association with others
  132. philosophy
    the rational investigation of existence and knowledge
  133. philharmonic
    composing or characteristic of an orchestral group
  134. chronometer
    an accurate clock (especially used in navigation)
  135. incongruous
    lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness
  136. chronological
    relating to or arranged according to the order of time
  137. synchronize
    happen at the same time
  138. pathology
    the branch of medical science that studies diseases
  139. sympathy
    sharing the feelings of others, especially sorrow or anguish
  140. empathy
    understanding and entering into another's feelings
  141. apathy
    an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
  142. antipathy
    a feeling of intense dislike
  143. telepathy
    extrasensory communication from one mind to another
  144. unconscionable
    greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
  145. omniscient
    knowing, seeing, or understanding everything
  146. prescient
    perceiving the significance of events before they occur
  147. nescient
    uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
  148. glibness
    a kind of fluent easy superficiality
  149. egregious
    conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
  150. gregarious
    temperamentally seeking and enjoying the company of others
  151. disparage
    express a negative opinion of
  152. equivocate
    be deliberately ambiguous or unclear
  153. titillate
    stimulate or excite
  154. adulate
    flatter in an obsequious manner
  155. proscribe
    command against
  156. obviate
    do away with
  157. militate
    have force or influence; bring about an effect or change
  158. malign
    speak unfavorably about
  159. condone
    excuse, overlook, or make allowances for
  160. placate
    cause to be more favorably inclined
  161. parity
    functional equality
  162. disparate
    fundamentally different or distinct in quality or kind
  163. peer
    look searchingly
  164. ambiguous
    having more than one possible meaning
  165. double entendre
    a word or phrase with two meanings, one of which is indecent
  166. equity
    the quality of being fair, reasonable, or impartial
  167. iniquity
    absence of moral or spiritual values
  168. inequity
    injustice by virtue of not conforming with standards
  169. equinox
    when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator
  170. nocturnal
    belonging to or active during the night
  171. nocturne
    a pensive lyrical piece of music (especially for the piano)
  172. equanimity
    steadiness of mind under stress
  173. equestrian
    of or relating to or featuring horseback riding
  174. equine
    relating to or resembling a horse
  175. vociferous
    conspicuously and offensively loud
  176. vocalist
    a person who sings
  177. trivial
    (informal) small and of little importance
  178. militant
    engaged in war
  179. malediction
    the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil
  180. malevolent
    wishing or appearing to wish evil to others
  181. maleficent
    harmful or evil in intent or effect
  182. malefactor
    someone who has committed a crime
  183. maladroit
    not quick or skillful in action or thought
  184. malaise
    a feeling of mild sickness or depression
  185. benign
    kind in disposition or manner
  186. benediction
    a blessing or ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection
  187. beneficent
    doing or producing good
  188. benefactor
    a person who helps people or institutions
  189. beneficiary
    the recipient of funds or other advantages
  190. benevolent
    showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding
  191. bona fide
    not counterfeit or copied
  192. fidelity
    the quality of being faithful
  193. infidelity
    the quality of being unfaithful
  194. dictatorial
    characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule
  195. volition
    the act of making a choice
  196. placation
    the act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity
  197. implacable
    incapable of being appeased or pacified
  198. placid
    calm and free from disturbance
  199. complacent
    contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions
Created on Wed Jun 12 02:08:36 EDT 2013 (updated Tue Jul 09 03:01:21 EDT 2013)

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