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100 Words For Every Graduate

Subjects : english, vocabulary
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1. The usual method of cell division - characterized typically by the resolving of the chromatin of the nucleus into a threadlike form - which condenses into chromosomes - each of which separates longitudinally into two parts - one part of each chromoso






2. The doctrine that government should not interfere in commercial affairs






3. Characterized by or showing servile complaisance or deference; fawning






4. To bring under complete control






5. One of over a thousand known extragalactic objects - Starlike in apperance - Having spectra with characteristically large red shifts






6. Complacently or inanely foolish






7. (n) microscopic - rod-shaped - in nucleus of cell - responsible for transmission of hereditary characteristics






8. (adj) lacking confidence - shy or timid






9. To convert (an element) into an oxide; combine with oxygen






10. Officer in the (ceremonial) bodyguard of the British monarch






11. Excessively flattering






12. Try to gain favor by cringing or flattering






13. Leadership






14. To impress on the mind by repetition - teach persistently and earnestly






15. Form of government in which all power is vested in a few persons or in a dominant class or clique






16. Excessive pride or self confidence






17. Almighty or infinite in power - as God






18. (n) roundabout way of speaking - using more words than necessary






19. The act of respiring inhalation and exhalation of air; breathing






20. (v) to fly or sail around






21. Showing a lack of intelligence






22. Not affiliated with or limited to a specific religious denomination






23. Trickery or deception by quibbling or sophistry.






24. Structure of the earth's crust (movements)






25. The side opposite the right angle in a right triangle






26. To show to be false






27. Supplying motive force






28. An advocate of the grant or extension of political suffrage






29. Sythesis of complex organic materials






30. Having ones identity concealed






31. Awkward - lacking in social graces - tactless - clumsy






32. Careless or irresponsible






33. A rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians






34. (adj) harmful [to health]






35. Before or exisiting before a war.






36. Inclined or eager to fight.






37. The official currency of the European Union






38. Whirling mass of movment






39. 1.) Daily: A quotidian report 2.) Usual or customary; everyday






40. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning






41. Seize and take control without authority and possibly with force






42. To review by brief summary - as at the end of a speech or discussion; summarize






43. Art of writing words with the proper letters; correct spelling






44. To certify (a document - contract - etc.) or cause to become certified through a notary public






45. Technigue of classification






46. A half






47. Science concerned with relations between heat and mecanial energy






48. Worked to shape by beating






49. (adj) shedding leaves annually






50. Not open to question or dispute