Official 2012 Test 1 (1) Flashcards
(21 cards)
1
Q
Infer
A
Making a conclusion based on a premise.
2
Q
Competent
A
Able to do something.
3
Q
Corrosion
A
a. To wear down through a chemical process.
b. To weaken.
4
Q
Combustion
A
Explosion via burning.
5
Q
Polyglot
A
Knowing a lot of languages.
6
Q
Polygamous
A
Several wives
7
Q
Rebuff
A
Rejecting criticism; fending off an attack.
8
Q
Piccolo
A
Tiny flute
9
Q
Prose
A
Language in its ordinary form.
10
Q
Obscene
A
Inappropriate; crude.
11
Q
Alchemy
A
Before the scientific method.
12
Q
Linguistics
A
Scientific study of language.
13
Q
Theocracy
A
Ruled by god.
14
Q
Theology
A
Study of god.
15
Q
Physiology
A
Study of the body.
16
Q
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.
