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metamorphosis(in an insect or amphibian) the process of transformation from an immature form to an adult form in two or more distinct stages
Pseudonyma fictitious name, especially one used by an author.
geomorphologythe scientific study of how rocks and land masses change over time
pseudomorph(n) a crystal consisting of one mineral but having the form of another which it has replaced (v) to replace another substance
automorphismsin math how one object is connected and graphed to another object similar in mathematical properties (coordinates, etc.)
pseudorandomdata that supports a mathematical test for randomness but produced by a defined mathematical procedure.
morphologythe study of words, how they are formed, and how they related to other words in a sentence.
pseudosciencestatements, beliefs, or practices that are claimed to be scientific and factual, in the absence of evidence gathered and constrained by appropriate scientific methods
zoomorphcharacterized by animal forms or having the likeness of an animal
pseudoscorpiona spider that mimics the look of a scorpion
injectors(1) (in an internal combustion engine) the nozzle and valve through which fuel is sprayed into a combustion chamber. (2) (in a steam engine) a system of nozzles that uses steam to inject water into a pressurized boiler.
telephoniccarrying sound to a distance by artificial means
Objectorsa person who expresses opposition to or disagreement with something.
polyphonesa letter or character having more than one phonetic value, such as English c, pronounced (k) before a, o, or u or (s) before e or i.
Abjection(1) a low or downcast state (2) humbling
Xylophonesa musical instrument played by striking a row of wooden bars of graduated length with one or more small wooden or plastic mallets.
Adjectivea word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it
Symphonyan elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements, at least one of which is traditionally in sonata form.
Interjectsay (something) abruptly, especially as an aside or interruption
Cacophonya harshness of sound; difficult to understand (music)
telescopeAn arrangement of lenses or mirrors or both that gathers light, permitting direct observation or photographic recording of distant objects.
philodendrontropical American climbing plant that is widely grown as a greenhouse or indoor plant
endoscopeA slender, tubular instrument that is inserted into a part for the purpose of visual examination, diagnosis, or surgical treatment.
Hemophiliacsa blood defect that is characterized by delayed clotting of the blood
periscopeAny of various tubular optical instruments that contain reflecting elements,such as mirrors and prisms, to permit observation from a position displaced from a direct line of sight.
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare
stethoscopea medical instrument for detecting sounds produced in the body that are conveyed to the ears of the listener through rubber tubing connected with a piece placed upon the area to be examined
philologistthe study of literature and of disciplines relevant to literature or to language as used in literature
stereoscopean optical instrument with two eyepieces for helping the observer to combine the images of two pictures taken from points of view a little way apart and thus to get the effect of solidity or depth
bibliophilea lover of books especially for qualities of format


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