Official 2012 Test 1 (1) Flashcards

1
Q

Infer

A

Making a conclusion based on a premise.

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2
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Competent

A

Able to do something.

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3
Q

Corrosion

A

a. To wear down through a chemical process.

b. To weaken.

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4
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Combustion

A

Explosion via burning.

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5
Q

Polyglot

A

Knowing a lot of languages.

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6
Q

Polygamous

A

Several wives

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7
Q

Rebuff

A

Rejecting criticism; fending off an attack.

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8
Q

Piccolo

A

Tiny flute

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9
Q

Prose

A

Language in its ordinary form.

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10
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Obscene

A

Inappropriate; crude.

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11
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Alchemy

A

Before the scientific method.

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12
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Linguistics

A

Scientific study of language.

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13
Q

Theocracy

A

Ruled by god.

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14
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Theology

A

Study of god.

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15
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Physiology

A

Study of the body.

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16
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Astrology

A

The non-scientific study of the stars.

17
Q

Caliber

A

Diameter of a bullet

18
Q

Girth

A

How wide someone is.

19
Q

Stout

A

Somewhat heavy; brave

20
Q

Gaunt

A

Too skinny.

21
Q

Indifferent

A

Not having a preference; not caring.