Lesson 26

Question 1

Civilize

Answer 1

Being (a place of people) to a stage of social, cultural, and moral development considered to be more advanced

Question 2

Fratricide

Answer 2

The killing of one’s brother or sister
A person who kills their brother or sister
The accidential killing if one’s own forces in war

Question 3

Legislature

Answer 3

The legislative body of a country or state

Question 4

Mediation

Answer 4

Intervention in a dispute in order to resolve it; arbitration
Intervention in a process or relationship; intercession

Question 5

Population

Answer 5

All the inhabitants of a particular town, area, or country

A particular section, group, or type of people or animals living in an area or country

Question 6

Algaecide

Answer 6

A biocide used for killing and preventing the growth of algae

Question 7

Aristocracy

Answer 7

The highest class in certain societies, esp. those holding herditary titles or offices 
A form of gov't in which power is held by the nobility

Question 8

Judicial

Answer 8

Of, by, or appropriate to a court or judge

Question 9

Matriarch

Answer 9

A woman who is the head of a family or tribe

An older woman who is powerful within a family or organization

Question 10

Paternal

Answer 10

Of or appropriate to a father
Showing a kindness and care associated with a father; fatherly
Related through the father

Question 11

Territory

Answer 11

An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state

Question 12

Adjudicate

Answer 12

To settle by a judgement

Question 13

Intermediary

Answer 13

Someone who works between parties to settle disputes

Question 14

Aqueduct

Answer 14

Something that transports water

Question 15

Herbicide

Answer 15

Substance used to kill plant life

Question 16

Matrimony

Answer 16

Union to create husband and wife

Question 17

Popularize

Answer 17

To make likable to many people

Question 18

Fraternization

Answer 18

Act of being brotherly or friendly

Question 19

Incivility

Answer 19

Rudeness or discoureousness

Question 20

Territorial

Answer 20

Relating to a certain area

Question 21

Delegation

Answer 21

Group chosen to represent others

Question 22

Patronym

Answer 22

Name taken from a father

Question 23

Autocracy

Answer 23

Gov’t ruled by someone with unlimited power

Question 24

Mediator

Answer 24

A person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict come to an agreement; a go-between

Question 25

Insecticide

Answer 25

A substance used for killing insects

Question 26

Underpopulated

Answer 26

Having an insufficient or very small population

Question 27

Terraqueous

Answer 27

Consisting of, or formed of, land and water

Question 28

Patriarch

Answer 28

The male head of a family or tribe A man who is the oldest or most venerable of a group A person that is regarded as the founder of something

Question 29

Patriotic

Answer 29

Having or expressing devotion to and vigorous support for one's country

Question 30

Citizenship

Answer 30

Citizen-a legally recognized subject of a state or commonwealth, either native or naturalized An inhabitant of a particular town or city

Question 31

Aquaculture

Answer 31

The rearing of aquatic animals or the cultivation of aquatic plants for food

Question 32

Fungicide

Answer 32

A chemical that destroys fungus

Question 33

Incisive

Answer 33

(Of a person or mental process) intelligently analytical and clear-thinking (Of an account) accurate and sharply focused

Question 34

Terrestrial

Answer 34

Of, on, or relating to the earth | Of or on dry land

Question 35

Legitimate

Answer 35

Conforming to the law or to rules Able to be defended with logic or justification (Of a child) born of parents lawfully married to each other Constituting or relating to serious drama as distinct from musical comedy, revue, etc.

Question 36

Aqueous

Answer 36

Of or containing water, typically as a solvent or medium | Like water, watery