misc 4

Question 1

genesis

Answer 1

the origin or mode of formation of something

Question 2

genus

Answer 2

a principal taxonomic category that ranks above species and below family

a class of things that have common characteristics and that can be divided into subordinate kinds

Question 3

morphology

Answer 3

the study of the forms of things

Question 4

amorphous

Answer 4

without a clearly defined shape or form

Question 5

metamorphosis

Answer 5

the process of transformation from an immature form to an adult form

Question 6

volition

Answer 6

the power of using one’s will

Question 7

benevolence

Answer 7

good intention

Question 8

malevolence

Answer 8

bad intention

Question 9

anthropogenic

Answer 9

caused by human activity

Question 10

anthropomorphic

Answer 10

taking human form

Question 11

morphogenesis

Answer 11

how something takes form

Question 12

nepenthe

Answer 12

a drug described in Homer’s Odyssey as banishing grief or trouble from a person’s mind

Question 13

pulchritude

Answer 13

beauty

Question 14

indigence

Answer 14

a state of extreme poverty

Question 15

penury

Answer 15

extreme poverty

Question 16

depravity

Answer 16

moral corruption

Question 17

complacency

Answer 17

a feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements

Question 18

innocuous

Answer 18

not harmful or offensive

Question 19

deleterious

Answer 19

causing harm or damage

Question 20

disagreeable

Answer 20

not pleasant or enjoyable

Question 21

pernicious

Answer 21

having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way

Question 22

precocity

Answer 22

smartness or skill that’s achieved much earlier than usual

Question 23

parsimony

Answer 23

extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources

Question 24

ignoble/ignobility

Answer 24

of low character, quality; inferior; not noble

Question 25

antipathy

Answer 25

a deep-seated dislike of something or someone

Question 26

probity

Answer 26

the quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency

Question 27

cachet

Answer 27

respectability; a distinguishing mark or seal

Question 28

prepossessing

Answer 28

attractive or appealing in appearance

Question 29

pedestrian

Answer 29

lacking inspiration or excitement; dull

Question 30

peripheral

Answer 30

at the edge of something

Question 31

pervasive

Answer 31

found everywhere; common; widespread