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Freakonomics List One

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existing or being everywhere, esp. at the same time; omnipresent
subdued or overcome
of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb
the most ideal or typical
obvious truths
a statistical relation between two or more variables such that systematic changes in the value of one variable are accompanied by systematic changes in the other
with respect to its inherent nature
not straightforward; lacking in sincerity; pretending to know less than one actually does, not straightforward or candid
the cloud of condensation and ice crystals created by an aircraft
a comprehensive and usually personal conception or view of humanity, the world, or life
to have effect or force on or against someone or something, fight against
face with defiance or impudence
a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
a methodical, logical rule or procedure that guarantees solving a particular problem. Contrasts with the usually speedier -- but also more error-prone -- use of heuristics
of or relating to or acting along or in the direction of a tangent
conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
extremely sacred; beyond criticism
Describing the act of deviating from the right or normal path
bearing in abundance especially offspring
The tactic of deliberately delaying or preventing progress
the trait of being agreeably submissive and manageable
highly involved or intricate
a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language
characterized by intense emotion

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