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Bonus
100

Small

Micro-

100

Auto-

Self

100

Microscopic

"So small as to be visible only with a microscope."

100

"A word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language, for example shut is a synonym of close."

Synonym
100

Woman

Femin-

200

The study of...

-logy

200

Ex-

Out

200

Autobiography

"An account of a person's life written by that person."

200

"The scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context."

Psycology

200

-polis

City
300

Around

Circum-

300

Manu-

Hand

300

Dermatologist

"A medical practitioner qualified to diagnose and treat skin disorders."

300

"Of or concerning sailors or navigation; maritime."

Nautical

300

Astrology

"The study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs and the natural world.

400

Time

Chron-

400

Chromo-

Color
400

Aerodynamics

"The study of the properties of moving air and the interaction between the air and solid bodies moving through it."
400

"A person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes."

Philanthropist

400

"The Fear of Being Alone."

Monophobia

500

Fire

Pyr-

500

Phil-

Loving

500

Pseudopseudohypoparathyroidism

"An inherited condition that causes short stature , round face, and short hand bones."

500

"A machine used for evaluating hearing acuity."

Audiometer

500
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