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Egoist (also Egotist): a person who is selfish, self absorbed and self centered Epitaph: inscription on a tombstone Fatalist: one who believes in the philosophical doctrine of fatalism Aristocracy: people of noble families or the highest social class. Also, government of a country by a small group of people, especially hereditary nobility Atheist: a person who does not believe in God or deities Amphibian: a land animal that breeds in water Ambiguity: an expression or statement that has more than one meaning Autobiography: an account of somebody's life written by that person Biography: an account of somebody's life written by another person Cannibal: somebody who eats human flesh Mercenary: somebody who works or serves only for personal profit. Also, a professional soldier paid to fight for an army other than that of his or her country Misogynist: a person who hates women Misogamist: a person who does not believe in the institution of marriage Soporific: a drug or other substance that induces sleep Omniscient: a person who knows everything Omnivorous: an animal or a human being that eats any kind of food Omnipotent: a person who has power over all Panacea: a supposed cure for all diseases or problems Parasite: a person supported by another and giving him/her nothing in return

Impervious: a person who remains unmoved and unaffected by other people's opinions, arguments or suggestions Illiterate: a person who cannot read or write Infallible: incapable of making a mistake Infanticide: the killing of an infant Honorary: holding an office awarded as an honour and receiving no payment for services provided in that office Idolatry: the worship of idols or false gods Inflammable: something that is quickly and easily set on fire and burned

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