Lesson 20

Question 0

Canonize

Answer 0

(In the Roman Catholic Church) officially declare (a dead person) to be a saint
Regard as being above reproach or of great significance

Question 1

Android

Answer 1

(In science fiction) a robot with a human appearance

Question 2

Gynecology

Answer 2

The branch of physiology that deals with the functions and diseases specific to women and girls, esp. those affecting the reproductive system

Question 3

Hydrant

Answer 3

An upright water pipe, esp. one in a street, with a nozzle to which fire a hide can be attached

Question 4

Misoneism definition

Answer 4

A hatred, fear, or intolerance of innovation or change

Question 5

Sympathy

Answer 5

Feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else’s misfortune

The formal expression of pity or sorrow for someone else’s pity it sorrow; condolences

Question 6

Philanthropy

Answer 6

The desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed esp. by the generous donation of money to good causes
A philanthropic institution; a charity

Question 7

Glossary

Answer 7

An alphabetical list of terms or words found in or relating to a specific subject, text, or dialect, with explanations; a brief dictionary

Question 8

Hieroglyphics

Answer 8

Writing consisting of hieroglyphs

Enigmatic or incomprehensible symbols or writing

Question 9

Psychiatrist

Answer 9

A medical practitioner specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness

Question 10

Antonym

Answer 10

A word opposite in meaning to another (bad and good)

Question 11

Petroleum

Answer 11

A liquid mixture of hydrocarbons that is present in certain rock strata and can be extracted and refined yo produce fuels including gasoline, kerosene, and diesel oil; oil

Question 12

Canonical

Answer 12

Orthodox, standard

Question 13

Misogynist

Answer 13

One who hates women

Question 14

Antipathy

Answer 14

Distaste, aversion

Question 15

Hydraulic

Answer 15

Operated by means of water

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Androgynous

Answer 16

Characteristics of both male and female

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Podiatrist

Answer 17

Foot doctor

Question 18

Polyglot

Answer 18

Multilingual

Question 19

Gynarchy

Answer 19

Rule by women

Question 20

Anthropomorphism

Answer 20

Humanization

Question 21

Hierarchy

Answer 21

Graded or ranked series

Question 22

Petrous

Answer 22

Rocky

Question 23

Anonymous

Answer 23

Having or giving no name

Question 24

Pediatrician

Answer 24

Medical practitioner specializing in children and their diseases

Question 25

Misogamy

Answer 25

The hatred of marriage

Question 26

Homonym

Answer 26

Each of two or more words Gavin the same spelling or pronunciations but different meanings and origins (pole and pole; to, too, and too)

Question 27

Polyandry

Answer 27

Polygamy in which a woman has more than one husband

Question 28

Anthropology

Answer 28

The study of humankind, in particular The comparative study of human societies and cultures and their development The science of human zoology, evolution, and ecology

Question 29

Misanthrope

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A person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society

Question 30

Empathized

Answer 30

Empathize--understand and share the feelings of another

Question 31

Petrified

Answer 31

So frightened that one is unable to move OR The definition I think the book wants: (Of organic matter) changed into a stony substance; ossified

Question 32

Canon

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A general law, rule, principle, of criterion by which something is judged A church decree or law Music canon, different parts, overlap A member of the clergy who is on the staff of a cathedral, esp. one who is a member of the chapter. This position is frequently conferred as an honorary one

Question 33

Synonym

Answer 33

A word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language (shut is a synonym of close)

Question 34

Hydrofoil

Answer 34

A boat whose hull is fitted underneath with shaped vanes (foils) that lift the hull clear of the water to increase the boat's speed