Reading Chapter 23

Question 0

Annihilate

Answer 0

To wipe out.

To destroy completely; reduce to nothingness.

Question 1

Analogy

Answer 1

A comparison.

A comparison between two things in order to clarify or dramatize a point.

Question 2

Criterion

Answer 2

A standard.

A standard by which something is or can be judged.

Question 3

Emanate

Answer 3

To come out.

To flow or come out from a source, come forth.

Question 4

Holistic

Answer 4

Concerned with the whole.

Emphasizing the whole and the interdependence of its parts, rather than the parts separately.

Question 5

Placebo

Answer 5

Fake medicine.

A substance which contains no medicine, but which the receiver believes is a medicine.

Question 6

Proficient

Answer 6

Expert.

Skilled, highly competent.

Question 7

Staunch

Answer 7

Faithful.

Firm; loyal; strong in support.

Question 8

Subversive

Answer 8

Intended to destroy.

Acting or intending to undermine or overthrow something established.

Question 9

Vindicate

Answer 9

To prove innocent.

To clear from blame or suspicion; justify or prove right.