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  1. egoist
    a conceited and self-centered person
  2. egotist
    a conceited and self-centered person
  3. altruist
    someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
  4. introvert
    a person who tends to shrink from social contacts
  5. extrovert
    a person directed toward others as opposed to the self
  6. alter ego
    a very close friend who seems almost a part of yourself
  7. misanthrope
    someone who dislikes people in general
  8. misogynist
    a misanthrope who dislikes women in particular
  9. misogamist
    a person who hates, avoids, or opposes marriage
  10. ascetic
    someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline
  11. egomaniac
    a person who is abnormally self-absorbed and self-centered
  12. egocentric
    limited to or caring only about yourself and your own needs
  13. altruism
    the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others
  14. altercation
    a noisy, angry argument or fight between people
  15. alter
    cause to change; make different
  16. alteration
    the act of revising
  17. alternate
    go back and forth
  18. ambidextrous
    equally skillful with each hand
  19. ambidexterity
    the property of being equally skillful with each hand
  20. dexterous
    skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
  21. sinister
    wicked, evil, or dishonorable
  22. gauche
    lacking social poise or refinement
  23. adroit
    quick or skillful or adept in action or thought
  24. anthropology
    science of the origins and social relationships of humans
  25. philanthropy
    the act of donating money or time to promote human welfare
  26. gynaecologist
    a specialist in gynecology
  27. monogamist
    someone who practices monogamy (one spouse at a time)
  28. polygamy
    having more than one spouse at a time
  29. bigamy
    the offense of marrying someone while you have a spouse
  30. polyandry
    having more than one husband at a time
  31. polygyny
    having more than one wife at a time
  32. obstetrician
    a physician specializing in childbirth
  33. paediatrician
    a specialist in the care of babies
  34. orthopedic
    of or relating to the treatment of bones or joints
  35. dermatologist
    a doctor who specializes in the physiology of the skin
  36. ophthalmologist
    a doctor who diagnoses and treats diseases of the eye
  37. cardiologist
    a specialist in the structure and function of the heart
  38. neurologist
    a medical specialist in the nervous system
  39. psychiatrist
    a specialist in the treatment of mental disorders
  40. pedagogy
    the profession of a teacher
  41. demagogy
    impassioned appeals to the prejudices and emotions of the populace
  42. dermatology
    the branch of medicine dealing with the skin
  43. hypodermic
    a piston syringe that is fitted with a needle for injections
  44. epidermis
    the outer layer of skin covering the body surface
  45. taxidermy
    the art of mounting the skins of animals
  46. pachyderm
    a large mammal with thick skin, such as an elephant or hippo
  47. dermatitis
    inflammation of the skin
  48. oculist
    a person skilled in testing for defects of vision
  49. ocular
    relating to or resembling the eye
  50. monocle
    lens for correcting defective vision in one eye
  51. inoculate
    inject or treat with the germ of a disease to render immune
  52. optometrist
    a person skilled in testing for defects of vision
  53. optician
    a worker who makes glasses for remedying defects of vision
  54. orthodontist
    a dentist specializing in irregularities of the teeth
  55. endodontist
    a dentist who specializes in root canal treatments
  56. exodontist
    a dentist specializing in the extraction of teeth
  57. cardiogram
    a graphical recording of the cardiac cycle produced by an electrocardiograph
  58. cardiograph
    a medical instrument that measures the mechanical force of cardiac contractions and the amount of blood passing through the heart during a specified period by measuring the recoil of the body as blood is pumped from the ventricles
  59. neuritis
    inflammation of a nerve accompanied by pain and sometimes loss of function
  60. neurosis
    a mental illness that makes you behave in an unusual way
  61. psychotic
    characteristic of or suffering from a severe mental disorder
  62. psychiatry
    the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders
  63. geriatrics
    the branch of medical science that deals with old people
  64. psychologist
    a specialist in the science of mental life
  65. psychoanalyst
    a licensed practitioner of psychoanalysis
  66. osteopathy
    therapy based on the assumption that restoring health is best accomplished by manipulating the skeleton and muscles
  67. chiropractor
    a therapist who manipulates the body to ease pain
  68. chiropodist
    a specialist in care for the feet
  69. graphologist
    a specialist in inferring character from handwriting
  70. gerontologist
    a specialist in gerontology
  71. psyche
    that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings
  72. psychic
    a person sensitive to things beyond natural perception
  73. psychopath
    a person with an antisocial personality disorder
  74. psychosomatic
    used of illness or symptoms resulting from neurosis
  75. psychogenic
    of or relating to the psychological cause of a disorder
  76. psychotherapy
    the treatment of mental or emotional problems by psychological means
  77. psychotherapeutic
    of or relating to or practicing psychotherapy
  78. periodontist
    a dentist who treats the gums and other structures surrounding teeth
  79. thermometer
    measuring instrument for measuring temperature
  80. sphygmomanometer
    a pressure gauge for measuring blood pressure
  81. podium
    a platform raised above the surrounding level
  82. tripod
    a three-legged rack used for support
  83. chirography
    beautiful handwriting
  84. chiromancer
    fortuneteller who predicts your future by the lines on your palms
  85. somnolent
    inclined to or marked by drowsiness
  86. sue
    institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
  87. truce
    a state of peace agreed to between opponents
  88. legacy
    a gift of personal property by will
  89. slake
    satisfy, as thirst
  90. counterfeit
    not genuine; imitating something superior
  91. conurbation
    an aggregation or continuous network of urban communities
  92. intrigue
    a crafty and involved plot to achieve your ends
  93. jinx
    an evil spell
  94. persona
    an image of oneself that one presents to the world
  95. insolent
    marked by casual disrespect
  96. perpetrator
    someone who commits wrongdoing
  97. envy
    a desire to have something that is possessed by another
  98. ostensibly
    from appearances alone
  99. gimmick
    any clever maneuver
  100. ablution
    the act of washing oneself, as for ritual purposes
  101. oodles
    a large number or amount
  102. ailment
    an often persistent bodily disorder or disease
  103. captivated
    filled with wonder and delight
  104. aggravated
    made more severe or intense especially in law
  105. redeem
    exchange or buy back for money; under threat
  106. leapfrog
    a game in which one child bends down and another leaps over
Created on 七月 1, 2011

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