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| analysis | The separation of a whole into parts for individual study. |
| dialysis | The separation of smaller molecules from larger ones. |
| electrolysis | Destruction of living tissue, especially of hair roots, by means of electric current. |
| soluble | That which can be dissolved; possible to solve or explain. |
| solution | The answer to a problem; a mixture of two or more substances. |
| solve | To find a solution; to work out a correct answer. |
| ludicrous | Laughable because of obvious absurdity. |
| illusion | A wrong perception of reality. |
| illusionist | A magician or ventriloquist. |
| mime | A performer who portrays characters and situations by gestures instead of words. |
| mimeograph | A duplicator that makes copies of written, drawn, or typed material. |
| mimic | To copy or imitate closely. |
| pendant (also pendent) | Something hanging from something else. |
| pensive | Deeply, often wistfully or with melancholy thoughtfulness. |
| ponderous | Having great weight. |
| increase | To become greater or larger. |
| decrease | To become lesser or smaller. |
| crescendo | A gradual increase, especially in volume or intensity of sound in a passage. |
| placable | Easily calmed or pacified; tolerant. |
| placate | To reduce the anger of; to calm. |
| placebo | A substance containing no medication and given to reinforce a patient's expectation to get well. |
| plication | The act or process of folding. |
| explicit | Fully and clearly expressed; literally "to unfold." |
| complex | Involved or intricate; complicated. |
| implore | To beg for urgently. |
| explore | To make a careful examination or search. |
| deplorable | Worthy of severe reproach; horrible. |
| consent | Agreement as to an opinion or course of an action; to feel the same way. |
| sentient | Having sense perception; conscious. |
| sentiment | An opinion about a specific matter. An attitude based on feeling or emotion instead of reason. |
| expire | To breathe one's last breath; to die. |
| aspirate | To draw into the lungs; inhale. The speech sound represented by h. |
| inspire | To motivate, affect, or influence. |
| cantata | A vocal or instrumental piece. |
| cantilena | A sustained, smooth-flowing melodic line. |
| chanter | A person who chants; a priest who sings. |
