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dyspeptic

Grumpy, pessimistic, irritable; suffering from dyspepsia (indigestion)

<p>Grumpy, pessimistic, irritable; suffering from dyspepsia (indigestion)</p>
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anachronism

something out of place in time

<p>something out of place in time</p>
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theologian

a person who studies religions and God

<p>a person who studies religions and God</p>
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chrysanthemum

any of a large group of plants with bright yellow, red, or white showy flowers that bloom in late summer or fall

<p>any of a large group of plants with bright yellow, red, or white showy flowers that bloom in late summer or fall</p>
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Ethnocentric

believing in the superiority of one's own ethnic and cultural group, and having a corresponding disdain for all other groups

<p>believing in the superiority of one's own ethnic and cultural group, and having a corresponding disdain for all other groups</p>
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eupeptic

of or having good digestion or a consequent air of healthy good spirits

<p>of or having good digestion or a consequent air of healthy good spirits</p>
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iconoclast

one who opposes established beliefs, customs, and institutions

<p>one who opposes established beliefs, customs, and institutions</p>
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Theophany

An appearance or manifestation of God to humans

<p>An appearance or manifestation of God to humans</p>
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iconolatry

worship of icons or images

<p>worship of icons or images</p>
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psychogenic

originates in the mind

<p>originates in the mind</p>
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Moritorium

suspension

<p>suspension</p>
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Pepsin

Enzyme that breaks down proteins in the stomach

<p>Enzyme that breaks down proteins in the stomach</p>
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urgophobia

an abnormal fear of work; an aversion to work

<p>an abnormal fear of work; an aversion to work</p>
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Triglyph

a triple projecting, grooved member of a Doric frieze that alternates with metopes

<p>a triple projecting, grooved member of a Doric frieze that alternates with metopes</p>
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helianthus

a group of tall yellow-flowered plants that include the sunflower

<p>a group of tall yellow-flowered plants that include the sunflower</p>
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heretic

someone who goes against accepted religious beliefs

<p>someone who goes against accepted religious beliefs</p>
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petroglyph

a rock carving made by people

<p>a rock carving made by people</p>
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indifference

lack of concern

<p>lack of concern</p>
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coronary

pertaining to the heart

<p>pertaining to the heart</p>
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Ostracism

exclusion from a society or group

<p>exclusion from a society or group</p>