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Egotist 1. A conceited, boastful person. 2. A selfish, self-centered person.
bigamy The criminal offense of marrying one person while still legally married to anothe
anthropologist a social scientist who specializes in anthropology
Misanthrope a person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society.
ambidextrous (of a person) able to use the right and left hands equally well.
Misogamist a person who hates women.
Philanthropist a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, esp. by the generous donation of money to good causes.
gynecologist The branch of medicine dealing with health care for women, especially the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the female reproductive organs.
polygyny polygamy in which a man has more than one wife.
ascetic characterized by or suggesting the practice of severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons.
polyandry polygamy in which a woman has more than one husband.
adroit clever or skillful in using the hands or mind.
dexterity skill in performing tasks, esp. with the hands.
sinister giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen
egocentric thinking only of oneself, without regard for the feelings or desires of others; self-centered.
altercation a noisy argument or disagreement, esp. in public
alternate every other; every second.
egomaniac an abnormally egotistical person
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