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Deep P. (United States of America)
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  1. ego
    an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others
    Men’s self-esteem can take a beating if their wives do well, while women’s egos aren’t as affected by their partners’ victories.
    ROOT
  2. egoist
    a self-centered person with little regard for others
    He’s an egoist; he never thinks of his old uncle.... Couperus, Louis
  3. egotist
    a conceited and self-centered person
    Many see themselves as tremendously effective leaders, but they are actually tremendous egotists. 
  4. egocentric
    limited to or caring only about yourself and your own needs
    It is thus exquisitely egocentric, selfish, personal, and antisocial. Glueck, Bernard
    Consider yourself as the centre of universe, extreme egoist
  5. egomaniac
    a person who is abnormally self-absorbed and self-centered
    But how much of an egomaniac must you be to choose distinction over happiness, fame over love, making your own monument over doing right here?
  6. alter
    cause to change; make different
    ROOT 2 : Others
  7. altruism
    the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others
    Mr Finnegan said Joe's altruism had been "overwhelming".
  8. alteration
    the act of making something different
    Alteration frequencies are expressed as a percentage of all cases. Nature (May 1, 2013)
  9. alter ego
    a very close friend who seems almost a part of yourself
    Like his television alter ego, Gandolfini was born, raised and educated in New Jersey.
  10. ambivalence
    mixed feelings or emotions
    Ambi : BOTH

    Ambivert :Bith introvert and extrovert
  11. introvert
    a person who tends to shrink from social contacts
    There are even many individuals who are both sensitive and introverted. Scientific American (Aug 26, 2013)
    ROOT 3: TO TURN
  12. extrovert
    a person directed toward others as opposed to the self
    Extroverts do better with all that activity, but not necessarily introverts.
  13. dexter
    on or starting from the wearer's right
    ROOT 4 : Right hand
  14. dexterous
    skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
    All those elements are vividly realized in Ms. Smirnova’s imaginative interpretations, conveyed with a dexterous technique, colorful phrasing and lithe touch.
  15. ambidextrous
    equally skillful with each hand
    Can training to become ambidextrous improve brain function? Scientific American (Mar 24, 2013)
  16. adroit
    quick or skillful or adept in action or thought
    He is quite a young man, very adroit and ambitious, and possessed of considerable ability. Jackson, W. H.
  17. sinister
    wicked, evil, or dishonorable
    Every European government is looking over its shoulder at a soaring scepticism, some sincere, some undeniably sinister.
    ROOT : LEFT HAND (EVIL)
  18. gauche
    lacking social poise or refinement
    There are no errant words in his sentences, no gauche contemporary "likes" or "y'knows".
  19. gaucherie
    a socially awkward or tactless act
    He left her standing with heightened color blaming herself bitterly for her gaucherie. Wallace, Edgar
  20. polygyny
    having more than one wife at a time
    Many reactions to the possible legalization of polygyny ride on its implications for women. New York Times (Jan 24, 2011)
    (root ) gyne : WOMAN
  21. polyandry
    having more than one husband at a time
    There are three principal forms of marriage, namely, monogamy, polygamy and polyandry. Ringrose, Hyacinthe
    (root ) Andros : MALE
  22. misogynist
    a misanthrope who dislikes women in particular
    (GREEK ROOT) Misein: TO HATE
  23. misogamist
    a person who hates, avoids, or opposes marriage
  24. misanthropist
    someone who dislikes people in general
    (root)anthropos : MANKIND
  25. gynaecology
    the branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and hygiene of women
  26. anthropology
    science of the origins and social relationships of humans
  27. philanthropy
    the act of donating money or time to promote human welfare
  28. philanthropist
    someone who makes charitable donations
    This week, Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates went a step further, saying books like hers are "promoting evil".
  29. ascetic
    someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline
    Not everyone can become an ascetic and renounce all worldly goods. Slate (Nov 11, 2011)
    (Root ) asketes : Monk, Hermit
  30. asceticism
    rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint
  31. anthropocentric
    focused on human needs and values
  32. monomania
    an unhealthy obsession or preoccupation with one thing
  33. obstetrics
    the branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and pregnancy
    root obstetrix : midwife stand in front of the woman in labour
  34. paediatrics
    the branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of infants and children
    (Root) Paedos : CHILD
  35. pedagogy
    the profession of a teacher
  36. pedagogue
    someone who educates young people
  37. demagogue
    a leader who seeks support by appealing to popular passions
    Root

    DEMOS: PEOPLE
    AGOGOS : leading the crowd
  38. dermatology
    the branch of medicine dealing with the skin
    Root

    DERMA : SKIN
  39. epidermis
    the outer layer of skin covering the body surface
    Their shells were nearly covered with exposed bone and regenerated epidermis. Legler, John M.
  40. taxidermist
    a craftsman who stuffs and mounts animal skins for display
  41. dermatitis
    inflammation of the skin
    The biggest potential issue for those wearing wrinkle-resistant clothing can be a skin condition called contact dermatitis. New York Times (Dec 11, 2010)
    it's diseases
Created on Fri Sep 06 22:27:35 EDT 2013 (updated Wed Sep 18 13:38:16 EDT 2013)

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