Kepler's third law, n.
a law stating that the ratio of the square of the revolutionary period (in years) to the cube of the orbital axis (in astronomical units) is the same for all planets
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Kera, n.
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Kerbala, n.
a city of central Iraq to the south of Baghdad; a holy city for Shiite Muslims because it is the site of the tomb of Mohammed's grandson who was killed there in 680
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Kerbela, n.
a city of central Iraq to the south of Baghdad; a holy city for Shiite Muslims because it is the site of the tomb of Mohammed's grandson who was killed there in 680
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Kerensky, n.
Russian revolutionary who was head of state after Nicholas II abdicated but was overthrown by the Bolsheviks (1881-1970)
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| Aleksandr Feodorovich Kerensky |
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Kern, n.
United States composer of musical comedies (1885-1945)
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Kernig's sign, n.
symptom of meningitis; patient cannot extend the leg at the knee when the thigh is flexed because of stiffness in the hamstrings
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Kerouac, n.
United States writer who was a leading figure of the beat generation (1922-1969)
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Kerr cell, n.
optical device consisting of a transparent cell with two electrodes between two polarizing media; passes light only if the two planes of polarization are parallel; used as a high-speed shutter or to modulate a laser beam
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Kerry blue terrier, n.
an Irish breed of medium-sized terriers with a silky blue-grey coat
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Kesey, n.
United States writer whose best-known novel was based on his experiences as an attendant in a mental hospital (1935-2001)
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| Ken Elton Kesey |
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Ketalar, n.
a general anesthetic and tranquilizer (not a barbiturate) that is administered intravenously or intramuscularly; used mainly by veterinarians or for minor surgery with geriatric or pediatric patients; taken in large doses it causes hallucinations similar to those associated with the use of PCP
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Kettering, n.
United States electrical engineer who made numerous automotive improvements (including the electric starter) (1876-1958)
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| Charles Franklin Kettering |
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Ketubim, n.
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
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Ruth, Book of Ruth
I Chronicles, 1 Chronicles
II Chronicles, 2 Chronicles
Ezra, Book of Ezra
Nehemiah, Book of Nehemiah
Esther, Book of Esther
Job, Book of Job
Psalms, Book of Psalms
Proverbs, Book of Proverbs
Ecclesiastes, Book of Ecclesiastes
Song of Songs, Song of Solomon, Canticle of Canticles, Canticles
Lamentations, Book of Lamentations
Daniel, Book of Daniel, Book of the Prophet Daniel
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Keuka Lake, n.
Key, n.
United States lawyer and poet who wrote a poem after witnessing the British attack on Baltimore during the War of 1812; the poem was later set to music and entitled `The Star-Spangled Banner' (1779-1843)
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Key West, n.
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Keynes, n.
English economist who advocated the use of government monetary and fiscal policy to maintain full employment without inflation (1883-1946)
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| John Maynard Keynes |
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Keynesian, adj.
Keynesian, n.
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Keynesianism, n.
the economic theories of John Maynard Keynes who advocated government monetary and fiscal programs intended to stimulate business activity and increase employment
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Keystone State, n.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
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| PA |
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| Pennsylvania |
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University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, Penn
Allentown
Altoona
Bethlehem
Erie
Gettysburg
Harrisburg, capital of Pennsylvania
Chester
Philadelphia, City of Brotherly Love
Pittsburgh
Alleghenies, Allegheny Mountains
Allegheny, Allegheny River
Blue Ridge Mountains, Blue Ridge
Lehigh River
Monongahela, Monongahela River
Susquehanna, Susquehanna River
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Keystone Stater, n.
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Khabarovsk, n.
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a city on the Amur River on the border of China and the capital of Khabarovsk
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Khachaturian, n.
Russian composer (born in Armenia) whose works are romantic and reflect his interest in folk music (1903-1978)
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| Aram Ilich Khachaturian |
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Khadafy, n.
Libyan leader who seized power in a military coup d'etat in 1969; deposed the Libyan monarchy and imposed socialism and Islamic orthodoxy on the country (born in 1942)
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| Khadafy |
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| Muammar al-Qaddafi |
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| Muammar el-Qaddafi |
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Khalka, n.
the language of the Khalkha that is the official language of the Mongolian People's Republic
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| Khalka |
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the Mongol people living in the central and eastern parts of Outer Mongolia
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| Khalka |
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Khalkha, n.
the language of the Khalkha that is the official language of the Mongolian People's Republic
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| Khalka |
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| Khalkha |
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the Mongol people living in the central and eastern parts of Outer Mongolia
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Khalsa, n.
the group of initiated Sikhs to which devout orthodox Sikhs are ritually admitted at puberty; founded by the tenth and last Guru in 1699
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Khama, n.
Botswanan statesman who was the first president of Botswana (1921-1980)
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| Sir Seretse Khama |
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