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GEOCENTRIC : Believing that Earth is the center of the universe; based on the root “geo” meaning Earth.
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AUTONOMOUS : Independent and self-sufficient; from the prefix “auto-” meaning self.
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BENEVOLENT : Showing kindness or goodwill; from the prefix “bene-” meaning good or well.
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PHOTOSYNTHESIS : The process by which plants make food using sunlight; from the root “photo” meaning light.
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ANTAGONIST : A character or force opposing the protagonist; from the root “anti-” meaning against.
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HYDRAULIC : Related to or operated by water pressure; from the root “hydra” meaning water.
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MELANCHOLY : A feeling of deep sadness or sorrow; from the root “melan-” meaning black.
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MICROBIOLOGY : The study of microorganisms; from the prefix “micro-” meaning small.
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PREDICT : To guess or forecast something that will happen; from the prefix “pre-” meaning before.
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PHILANTHROPY : The act of helping others, especially through charity; from the root “philanthrop-” meaning love of humanity.
