The Joy of Vocab Units 11-15

Question 1

Antibiotic

Answer 1

A medicine (such as penicillin or its derivatives) that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms

Question 2

Antidote

Answer 2

A medicine taken or given to counteract a particular poison

Question 3

Antihistamine

Answer 3

A drug or other compound that inhibits the physiological effects of used esp. in the treatment of allergies

Question 4

Antioxidant

Answer 4

A substance that inhibits oxidation, esp. one used to counteract the deterioration of stored food products

Question 5

Antipathy

Answer 5

A deep-seated feeling of dislike; aversion

Question 6

Antiseptic

Answer 6

of, relating to, or denoting substances that prevent the growth of disease-causing microorganisms

Question 7

Antithesis

Answer 7

A person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else

Question 8

Antiviral

Answer 8

Medicine (chiefly of a drug or treatment) effective against viruses

Question 9

Anatomy

Answer 9

The branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms, esp. as revealed by dissection and the separation of parts

Question 10

Dissect

Answer 10

Methodically cut up (a body, part, or plant) in order to study its internal parts

Question 11

Excise

Answer 11

To cut out or remove

Question 12

Fratricidal

Answer 12

Relating to or denoting conflict within a single family or organization

Question 13

Incision

Answer 13

A surgical cut made in skin or flesh

Question 14

Laparotomy

Answer 14

A surgical incision into the abdominal cavity, for diagnosis or in preparation for surgery

Question 15

Lobotomy

Answer 15

A surgical operation involving incision into the prefrontal lobe of the brain, formerly used to treat mental illness

Question 16

Vivisection

Answer 16

The practice of performing operations on live animals for the purpose of experimentation or scientific research (used only by people who are opposed to such work.)

Question 17

Antecedent

Answer 17

Word that a pro

Question 18

Antemeridian

Answer 18

Occurring before noon

Question 19

Anterior

Answer 19

Situated before or towards the front

Question 20

Metastasis

Answer 20

Spread of malignancy from its original site to other parts of the body

Question 21

Posterior

Answer 21

Coming after, situated behind or towards the back

Question 22

Posthumous

Answer 22

Bor after the death of one’s father; published or occuring after one’s death

Question 23

Prognosis

Answer 23

Forecast; prediction of a probable course of an illness; prognostication

Question 24

Atlas

Answer 24

Book of maps

Question 25

Boycott

Answer 25

Join with others to refuse to use, buy, or deal with

Question 26

Chauvinist

Answer 26

Fanatical patriot; jingoist

Question 27

Gargantuan

Answer 27

Enormously gigantic; prodigious

Question 28

John Hancock

Answer 28

Person's signature

Question 29

Malapropism

Answer 29

Humorous misuse of words by a person unaware of the error

Question 30

Mentor

Answer 30

Wise, trusted advisor or teacher

Question 31

Odyssey

Answer 31

Long, wandering journey

Question 32

Alchemy

Answer 32

Magic, magic power

Question 33

Desuetude

Answer 33

Condition of no longer being used; disuse

Question 34

Divert

Answer 34

Amuse; entertain; give pleasure to

Question 35

Empirical

Answer 35

Relying solely on observation of experience

Question 36

Hypothetical

Answer 36

Based on or involving a hypothesis; conjectural

Question 37

Preen

Answer 37

Dress oneself carefully or smartly, fuss in dressing; primp

Question 38

Rue

Answer 38

Feel remorse for; wish undone; regret

Question 39

Taciturn

Answer 39

Habitually disinclined to talk; silent; uncommunicative

Question 40

Prophecy

Answer 40

Foretell; indicate beforehand; predict