List 8 Flashcards
(43 cards)
Philosophy
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline
Bibliophile
A person who loves or collects books
Philanthropy
The desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed esprit the generous donation of money to good causes
Claustrophobia
An irrational fear of confined spaces
Arachnophobia
An intense fear of spiders
Acrophobia
An extreme or irrational fear of heights
Deport
To expel a foreigner from a country, typically on the grounds of illegal status or for having committed a crime
Support
To bear all or part of the weight; hold up
Export
To send goods or services to another country for sale
Pseudonym
A fictitious name especially one used by an author
Pseudoscience
A dcollection of beliefs or practices mistakenly regraded as being based on scientific method
Pseudointellectual
A person who pretends an interest in intellectual matters for reason of status
Pyrometer
An instrument for measuring high temperatures
Pyromania
An obsessive desire to set fire to things
Pyrotechnics
The art of making or displaying fireworks
Quadrant
Each of four quarters of a circle
Quadrilateral
A four-sided figure
Quadriceps
The Marge muscle at the front of the thigh, which is divided into four distinct portions
Quartet
A group of four people playing music or singing together
Quartile
Each of four equal groups into which population. Can be divided according to distribution of values of a particular variable
Quaternary
Relating to or consisting of four units or members
Acquiesce
To accept something reluctantly but without protest
Quiescent
In state Mr period or inactivity or dormancy
Tranquil
Free from disturbance; calm