WOD 102

Question 1

having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing.

synonyms: nostalgic, yearning, longing; plaintive, regretful, rueful, melancholy, mournful, elegiac; pensive, reflective, contemplative

Answer 1

wistful

“the old photos gave me a wistful feeling”
“a wistful smile”

Question 2

present, appearing, or found everywhere.

synonyms: omnipresent, ever-present, everywhere, all over the place, pervasive, universal, worldwide, global; rife, prevalent, far-reaching, inescapable

Answer 2

ubiquitous

“after WWII, television became almost ubiquitous in the United States”

Question 3

proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects.

synonyms: stealthy, subtle, surreptitious, cunning, crafty, treacherous, artful, sly, wily, shifty, underhanded, indirect; informalsneaky

treacherous; crafty.

Answer 3

insidious

“sexually transmitted diseases can be insidious and sometimes without symptoms”
“the insidious bond between big money and political decisions”
“tangible proof of an insidious alliance”

Question 4

general agreement.

synonyms: agreement, harmony, concurrence, accord, unity, unanimity, solidarity; formalconcord
“there was consensus among delegates”
general opinion, majority opinion, common view

Answer 4

consensus

“a consensus of opinion among judges”
“the consensus was that they should act”

Question 5

1.
a modulation or inflection of the voice.

synonyms: intonation, modulation, lilt, accent, inflection; rhythm, tempo, meter, beat, pulse; resolution

2.
MUSIC
a sequence of notes or chords comprising the close of a musical phrase.

Answer 5

cadense

“the measured cadences that he employed in the Senate”
“there is a musical cadence in her speech”

Question 6

(of an incident or a person) said, without proof, to have taken place or to have a specified illegal or undesirable quality.

synonyms: supposed, so-called, claimed, professed, purported, ostensible, putative, unproven

Answer 6

alleged

“the alleged conspirators”
“did Mr. Ramirez tell you what time this alleged crime took place?”
“he was allegedly a leading participant in the coup attempt”

Question 7

the beginning of something, especially something unpleasant.

synonyms: start, beginning, commencement, arrival, (first) appearance, inception, emergence, day one, outbreak, dawn, genesis

Answer 7

onset

“the onset of winter”
“they foolishly ignored the onset of his aggressive behavior”

Question 8

the official power to make legal decisions and judgments.

synonyms: authority, control, power, dominion, rule, administration, command, sway, leadership, sovereignty, hegemony

the extent of the power to make legal decisions and judgments.

a system of law courts; a judicature.
plural noun: jurisdictions

Answer 8

jurisdiction

“federal courts had no jurisdiction over the case”
“an area under French jurisdiction”
“in some jurisdictions there is a mandatory death sentence for murder”

Question 9

a piece of fine-grained dark schist or jasper formerly used for testing alloys of gold by observing the color of the mark that they made on it.
a standard or criterion by which something is judged or recognized.

synonyms: criterion, standard, yardstick, benchmark, barometer, bellwether, litmus test; measure, point of reference, norm, gauge, test, guide, exemplar, model, pattern

Answer 9

touchstone

“they tend to regard grammar as the touchstone of all language performance”
“the declaration was considered a touchstone for dissidents in the country”

Question 10

make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.

synonyms: reduce, ease, relieve, take the edge off, deaden, dull, diminish, lessen, weaken, lighten, attenuate, mitigate, allay, assuage, palliate, damp, soothe, help, soften, temper

Answer 10

alleviate

“he couldn’t prevent her pain, only alleviate it”
“use ice to alleviate the swelling”

Question 11

the tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.

Answer 11

homeostasis

Question 12

a principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy.

synonyms: principle, belief, doctrine, precept, creed, credo, article of faith, axiom, dogma, canon; theory, thesis, premise, conviction, idea, view, opinion, position; ideology, code of belief, teaching(s)

Answer 12

tenet

“the tenets of classical liberalism”
“the fundamental tenet of the ideology”

Question 13

an uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child.

synonyms: fit of temper, fit of rage, fit, outburst, pet, paroxysm, frenzy, bad mood, mood, huff, scene; informalhissy fit

Answer 13

tantrum

“he has temper tantrums if he can’t get his own way”
“how can you tolerate his tantrums?”

Question 14

a disagreement, argument, or debate.

synonyms: debate, discussion, disputation, argument, controversy, disagreement, quarreling, dissension, conflict, friction, strife, discord More
verb
1.
argue about (something); discuss heatedly.

synonyms: debate, discuss, exchange views; More
2.
compete for; strive to win.

Answer 14

dispute

“a territorial dispute between the two countries”
“I disputed the charge on the bill”
“the two drivers crashed while disputing the lead”

Question 15

a confusing and difficult problem or question.

synonyms: problem, difficult question, difficulty, quandary, dilemma; informalposer

a question asked for amusement, typically one with a pun in its answer; a riddle.
synonyms: riddle, puzzle, word game; informalbrainteaser

Answer 15

conundrum

“one of the most difficult conundrums for the experts”
“the conundrums facing policy-makers”
“Rod enjoyed conundrums and crosswords”

Question 16

a consequence of an action or event, especially when complex or unwelcome.

synonyms: consequence, result, aftermath, outcome, effect, upshot; More
a subdivision of a complex structure or process perceived as comparable to a tree’s branches.

formaltechnical
the action or state of ramifying or being ramified.

Answer 16

ramification

“any change is bound to have legal ramifications”
“an extended family with its ramifications of neighboring in-laws”

Question 17

restore friendly relations between.

synonyms: settle one’s differences, make (one’s) peace, make up, kiss and make up, bury the hatchet, declare a truce

cause to coexist in harmony; make or show to be compatible.

synonyms: make compatible, harmonize, square, make congruent, balance; raresyncretize
“he is trying to reconcile his religious beliefs with his career”

Answer 17

reconcile

“she wanted to be reconciled with her father”
“her divorced parents have reconciled”
“a landscape in which inner and outer vision were reconciled”

Question 18

be filled with wonder or astonishment.

synonyms: be amazed, be astonished, be surprised, be awed, stand in awe, wonder; More
noun
1.
a wonderful or astonishing person or thing.

synonyms: wonder, miracle, sensation, spectacle, phenomenon

Answer 18

marvel

“she marveled at Jeffrey’s composure”
“the marvels of technology”

Question 19

1.
an absurd or comically exaggerated imitation of something, especially in a literary or dramatic work; a parody.

synonyms: parody, caricature, satire, lampoon, skit, farce; More
2.
a variety show, typically including striptease.

verb
1.
cause to appear absurd by parodying or copying in an exaggerated form.

Answer 19

“the funniest burlesque of opera”
“burlesque clubs”
“she struck a ridiculous pose that burlesqued her own vanity”

Question 20

surrounded by; in the middle of.

synonyms: in the middle of, surrounded by, among, amongst; More
in an atmosphere or against a background of.

synonyms: at a time of, in an atmosphere of, against a background of; as a result of

Answer 20

amid

“our dream home, set amid magnificent rolling countryside”
“the truce collapsed amid fears of a revolt”
“talks broke down amid accusations of a hostile takeover bid”

Question 21

attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage.

synonyms: tempt, lure, allure, attract

Answer 21

entice

“a show that should entice a new audience into the theater”

Question 22

involving interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association.

denoting a mutually beneficial relationship between different people or groups.

Answer 22

symbiotic

“the fungi form symbiotic associations with the roots of plant species”
“the reader can have a symbiotic relationship with the writer”

Question 23

out of control with anger or excitement; wild or frenzied.

synonyms: frenzied, raving, wild, out of control, amok, on the rampage, frantic, crazy, raging, insane, out of one’s mind, hysterical, mad, crazed, maniacal,

Answer 23

berserk

“after she left him, he went berserk, throwing things around the apartment”

Question 24

1.
agitate or turn (milk or cream) in a machine in order to produce butter.

synonyms: stir, agitate, beat, whip, whisk

2.
(of liquid) move about vigorously.

synonyms: heave, boil, swirl, toss, seethe

Answer 24

churn

“the cream is ripened before it is churned”
“Mae churned the milk”
“the seas churned”

Question 25

1. made necessary by particular circumstances or regulations. synonyms: necessary, required, prerequisite, essential, indispensable, vital noun 1. a thing that is necessary for the achievement of a specified end. " synonyms: necessity, essential, essential requirement, prerequisite, precondition, sine qua non; informalmust

Answer 25

requisite "the application will not be processed until the requisite fee is paid" "he lacks the requisite skills" "she believed privacy to be a requisite for a peaceful life

Question 26

1. remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree. synonyms: enormous, huge, colossal, immense, vast, great, massive, gigantic, mammoth, tremendous, inordinate, monumental; More 2. archaic unnatural or abnormal. synonyms: enormous, huge, colossal, immense, vast, great, massive, gigantic, mammoth, tremendous, inordinate, monumental

Answer 26

prodigious "the stove consumed a prodigious amount of fuel" "rumors of prodigious happenings, such as monstrous births"

Question 27

deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed. synonyms: contrition, deep regret, repentance, penitence, guilt, compunction, remorsefulness, ruefulness, contriteness

Answer 27

Remorse "they were filled with remorse and shame"

Question 28

the start or beginning of something. synonyms: start, starting point, beginning, commencement, dawn, birth, origin, inception, opening, launch, inauguration; informalthe word go

Answer 28

outset "a field of which he had known nothing at the outset and learned on the job" "at the outset, we had nothing but problems"

Question 29

1. most noticeable or important. synonyms: important, main, principal, major, chief, primary; notable, noteworthy, outstanding, conspicuous, striking, noticeable, obvious, remarkable, prominent, predominant, dominant; key, crucial, vital, essential, pivotal, prime, central, paramount

Answer 29

salient "the most salient point is that the suggested cost is beyond our budget"

Question 30

a ruler who has absolute power. synonyms: absolute ruler, dictator, despot, tyrant someone who insists on complete obedience from others; an imperious or domineering person.

Answer 30

autocrat "the former autocrat could be banned from traveling abroad while the investigation proceeds"

Question 31

series of organs responsible for taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide. The primary organs of the respiratory system are lungs, which carry out this exchange of gases as we breathe.

Answer 31

respiratory system

Question 32

fail to resist (pressure, temptation, or some other negative force). synonyms: yield, give in/way, submit, surrender, capitulate, cave in die from the effect of a disease or injury. synonyms: die from/of; catch, develop, contract, fall ill with; informalcome down with

Answer 32

succumb "he has become the latest to succumb to the strain" "she succumbed to temptation" "he succumbed to the disease"

Question 33

anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment. synonyms: resentment, umbrage, affront, disgruntlement, displeasure, anger, outrage, annoyance, irritation, exasperation, vexation, offense, pique; informalaggravation; literaryire

Answer 33

indignation "she was filled with indignation at having been blamed unjustly"

Question 34

pointlessness or uselessness. synonyms: fruitlessness, pointlessness, uselessness, vanity, ineffectiveness, inefficacy

Answer 34

futility "the horror and futility of war"

Question 35

something on it's own...

Answer 35

In and of itself

Question 36

resembling or consisting of small grains or particles. synonyms: powder, powdered, powdery, grainy, granulated, gritty 2. technical characterized by a high level of granularity.

Answer 36

granular "two new inches of granular snow" "a granular database"

Question 37

1. make (someone) ecstatically happy. synonyms: thrilled, delighted, overjoyed, ecstatic, euphoric, very happy, joyous, gleeful, jubilant, beside oneself, exultant, rapturous, in raptures, walking on air, on cloud nine, in seventh heaven, jumping for joy, in transports of delight; More adjectivearchaic 1. in high spirits; exultant or proud.

Answer 37

elate "I felt elated at beating Dennis" "the ladies returned with elate and animated faces"

Question 38

strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something. synonyms: urge, encourage, call on, enjoin, charge, press; More

Answer 38

exhort "the media have been exhorting people to turn out for the demonstration"

Question 39

a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary. synonyms: adversary, opponent, enemy, foe, rival, competitor; More BIOCHEMISTRY a substance that interferes with or inhibits the physiological action of another. ANATOMY a muscle whose action counteracts that of another specified muscle.

Answer 39

antagonist "he turned to confront his antagonist" antagonist is a person or a group of people who opposes a protagonist.

Question 40

a statement or proposition that is regarded as being established, accepted, or self-evidently true. synonyms: accepted truth, general truth, dictum, truism, principle

Answer 40

axiom "the axiom that supply equals demand"

Question 41

skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands. synonyms: deftness, adeptness, adroitness, agility, nimbleness, handiness,

Answer 41

dexterity "her dexterity with chopsticks"

Question 42

1. (of a person or part of the body) gracefully thin. synonyms: slim, lean, willowy, sylphlike, svelte, lissome, graceful; More 2. (of something abstract) barely sufficient in amount or basis. synonyms: meager, limited, slight, scanty, scant, sparse, paltry, insubstantial, insufficient, deficient, negligible

Answer 42

slender "her slender neck" "a slender majority of four"

Question 43

the ability to produce a desired or intended result. synonyms: effectiveness, success, productiveness, potency, power

Answer 43

efficacy "there is little information on the efficacy of this treatment"

Question 44

1. genuine; real. ``` synonyms: authentic, genuine, real, true, actual; More adverb LAW 1. sincerely; without intention to deceive. ```

Answer 44

bona fide "only bona fide members of the company are allowed to use the logo" "the court will assume that they have acted bona fide"

Question 45

feeling or showing deep and solemn respect. synonyms: respectful, reverential, admiring, devoted, devout, dutiful, awed, deferential

Answer 45

reverent "a reverent silence"

Question 46

1. a long-handled brush of bristles or twigs used for sweeping. synonyms: besom, push broom, corn broom, whisk broom 2. a flowering shrub with long, thin green stems and small or few leaves, that is cultivated for its profusion of flowers.

Answer 46

broom "mops and brooms"

Question 47

a person who is responsible for a crime or other misdeed. synonyms: guilty party, offender, wrongdoer, perpetrator, miscreant; More the cause of a problem or defect.

Answer 47

culprit "viruses could turn out to be the culprit"

Question 48

a short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct. synonyms: saying, adage, aphorism, proverb, motto, saw, axiom, dictum, precept, epigram; truism, cliché

Answer 48

maxim "the maxim that actions speak louder than words" "the maxim "you can't cheat an honest man" is posted on the wall above his desk"

Question 49

able to perceive or feel things. synonyms: (capable of) feeling, living, live; conscious, aware, responsive, reactive

Answer 49

sentient "any sentient creature should have the good sense to avoid something so dangerous" "she had been instructed from birth in the equality of all sentient life forms"

Question 50

1. erring or straying from the proper course or standards. synonyms: offending, guilty, culpable, misbehaving, delinquent, lawbreaking; More 2. archaicliterary traveling in search of adventure. synonyms: traveling, wandering, itinerant, roaming, roving, voyaging

Answer 50

errant "he could never forgive his daughter's errant ways" "that same lady errant"

Question 51

When you talk about a thing or animal as if it were human, you're anthropomorphizing it. The Easter Bunny is an anthropomorphized rabbit. People anthropomorphize all the time.

Answer 51

anthropomorphize

Question 52

producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile. synonyms: fertile, fruitful, productive, high-yielding; More technical (of a woman or women) capable of becoming pregnant and giving birth.

Answer 52

fecund (pronounce like second) "a lush and fecund garden"

Question 53

having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements. synonyms: self-satisfied, self-congratulatory, complacent, superior, pleased with oneself, conceited

Answer 53

smug "he was feeling smug after his win"

Question 54

showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements. synonyms: smug, self-satisfied, self-congratulatory, self-regarding, conceited; gloating, triumphant, proud; pleased, satisfied, content, contented

Answer 54

complacent "you can't afford to be complacent about security" "in this competitive field we can't afford to be complacent"

Question 55

characterized by recurrence or repetition, in particular. MATHEMATICS LINGUISTICS: relating to or involving the repeated application of a rule, definition, or procedure to successive results.

Answer 55

recursive

Question 56

the action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

Answer 56

vigilance "the burglar was spotted by vigilant neighbors"

Question 57

written or spoken communication or debate. synonyms: discussion, conversation, talk, dialogue, conference, debate, consultation 1. speak or write authoritatively about a topic. synonyms: hold forth, expatiate, pontificate

Answer 57

discourse "the language of political discourse" "she could discourse at great length on the history of Europe"

Question 58

(of food in a restaurant) available and being served on this day. informal used to describe something that is enjoying great but probably short-lived popularity or publicity. adjective: du jour; adjective: dujour

Answer 58

du jour "cream of mussel, an occasional soup du jour" "attention deficit disorder is the disease du jour"

Question 59

impossible to understand or interpret. synonyms: enigmatic, mysterious, unreadable, inexplicable, unexplainable, incomprehensible, impenetrable, unfathomable, unknowable; opaque, abstruse, arcane, obscure, cryptic

Answer 59

inscrutable "Guy looked blankly inscrutable" "he was a financial genius with inscrutable motives"

Question 60

relating to sleep.

Answer 60

hypno | "hypnopedia"

Question 61

1. expressed clearly; easy to understand. synonyms: intelligible, comprehensible, understandable, cogent, coherent, articulate; More 2. literary bright or luminous.

Answer 61

lucid "a lucid account" "birds dipped their wings in the lucid flow of air"

Question 62

a series of words said as a magic spell or charm. synonyms: chant, invocation, conjuration, magic spell/formula, charm, hex, enchantment, mojo; More the use of words as a magic spell. synonyms: chant, invocation, conjuration, magic spell/formula, charm, hex, enchantment, mojo

Answer 62

incantations "an incantation to raise the dead" "there was no magic in such incantation"

Question 63

1. implied though not plainly expressed. synonyms: implied, hinted at, suggested, insinuated; More 2. with no qualification or question; absolute. synonyms: absolute, complete, total, wholehearted, perfect, utter;

Answer 63

implicit "comments seen as implicit criticism of the policies" "an implicit faith in God"

Question 64

(of an animal) having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time; in or as if in a deep sleep. synonyms: asleep, sleeping, resting; More (of a plant or bud) alive but not actively growing. synonyms: asleep, sleeping, resting; More (of a volcano) temporarily inactive. synonyms: asleep, sleeping, resting

Answer 64

dormant "dormant butterflies"

Question 65

great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle. synonyms: bravery, courage, pluck, nerve, daring, fearlessness, audacity, boldness

Answer 65

valor "the medals are awarded for acts of valor"

Question 66

of or relating to knowledge or knowing

Answer 66

epistemic One axis goes from perceptual to epistemic curiosity.

Question 67

1. the branch of metaphysics that studies the nature of existence or being as such. 2. (loosely) metaphysics.

Answer 67

ontology Some of the U.S. founders held an ontological belief in natural rights.

Question 68

a combination of contradictory or incongruous words (such as cruel kindness); broadly : something (such as a concept) that is made up of contradictory or incongruous elements

Answer 68

oxymoron

Question 69

the examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes. synonyms: self-analysis, self-examination, soul-searching, introversion, self-observation; contemplation,

Answer 69

introspection "quiet introspection can be extremely valuable" "the first lady's book is heavy on photos and light on introspection"

Question 70

stand, move, or sit in a lazy, drooping way. ``` synonyms: slump, hunch; More 2. dated bend one side of the brim of (a hat) downward. noun 1. a lazy, drooping posture or movement. ``` 2. informal an incompetent person. "my brother was no slouch at making a buck" synonyms: incompetent, amateur, bumbler, bungler; informalscissorbill

Answer 70

slouch "Noam Chomsky is no slouch" "he slouched against the wall"

Question 71

is a very French way to say "meeting" or "date." So go ahead and call your next dentist appointment or lunch date with friends a ."....".

Answer 71

Rendezvous

Question 72

departing from an accepted standard. synonyms: deviant, deviating, divergent, abnormal, atypical, anomalous, irregular; More BIOLOGY diverging from the normal type. synonyms: deviant, deviating, divergent, abnormal, atypical, anomalous, irregula

Answer 72

aberrant "aberrant behaviour"

Question 73

relating to meaning in language or logic.

Answer 73

semantic semantics: the branch of linguistics and logic concerned with meaning.

Question 74

the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses. synonyms: perception, discernment, apprehension, learning, understanding, comprehension, insight; More a result of this; a perception, sensation, notion, or intuition. plural noun: cognitions synonyms: perception, discernment, apprehension, learning, understanding, comprehension, insight

Answer 74

cognition

Question 75

the study of the nature of God and religious belief. religious beliefs and theory when systematically developed. plural noun: theologies

Answer 75

theology "Augustine assimilated Roman ideals into Christian theology"

Question 76

a period of time in history or a person's life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics. synonyms: era, age, period, time, span, stage; eon the beginning of a distinctive period in the history of someone or something.

Answer 76

epoch The epoch of the "I"is drawing to a close. "the Victorian epoch" "welfare reform was an epoch in the history of U.S. social policy"

Question 77

provide evidence to support or prove the truth of. synonyms: prove, show to be true, give substance to, support, uphold, bear out, justify, vindicate, validate, corroborate, verify, authenticate, confirm, endorse, give credence to

Answer 77

substantiate "they had found nothing to substantiate the allegations" "can you substantiate your allegations?"

Question 78

unable to be explained or accounted for. synonyms: unaccountable, unexplainable, incomprehensible, unfathomable, impenetrable, insoluble; baffling, puzzling, perplexing, mystifying, bewildering, confusing; mysterious, strange

Answer 78

inexplicable "for some inexplicable reason her mind went completely blank" "these inexplicable acts of vandalism have left the community stunned"

Question 79

``` arrive at (a fact or a conclusion) by reasoning; draw as a logical conclusion. synonyms: conclude, reason, work out, infer; glean, divine, intuit, understand, assume, presume, conjecture, surmise, reckon; informalfigure out ```

Answer 79

deduce "little can be safely deduced from these figures" "we can deduce from the evidence that Harding was indeed present at the time of the murder"

Question 80

confer or present (an honor, right, or gift). synonyms: confer on, grant, accord, afford, endow someone with, vest in, present, award, give, donate to, entrust with, vouchsafe

Answer 80

bestow "the office was bestowed on him by the chief of state" "the honor bestowed upon him"

Question 81

the doctrine that all events, including human action, are ultimately determined by causes external to the will. Some philosophers have taken determinism to imply that individual human beings have no free will and cannot be held morally responsible for their actions.

Answer 81

determinism

Question 82

at an angle of 90° to a given line, plane, or surface. synonyms: at right angles, at 90 degrees

Answer 82

perpendicular "dormers and gables that extend perpendicular to the main roofline" "lines perpendicular to each other"

Question 83

active agent of the magic mushroom

Answer 83

psilocybin (silo cy ben)

Question 84

yearn to possess or have (something). synonyms: desire, yearn for, crave, have one's heart set on, want, wish for, long for, hanker after/for, hunger after/for, thirst for

Answer 84

covet covet doll

Question 85

in an initial stage; beginning to happen or develop. (of a person) developing into a specified type or role. synonyms: developing, growing, emerging, emergent, dawning, just beginning, inceptive, initial, inchoate; nascent, embryonic, fledgling, in its infancy, germinal

Answer 85

incipient "the system detects incipient problems early" "he could feel incipient anger building up" "we seemed more like friends than incipient lovers"

Question 86

take in (information, ideas, or culture) and understand fully. 2. cause (something) to resemble; liken.

Answer 86

assimilate "Marie tried to assimilate the week's events" "philosophers had assimilated thought to perception"

Question 87

a condition or requirement that is specified or demanded as part of an agreement. synonyms: condition, precondition, proviso, provision, prerequisite, specification; demand, requirement; rider,

Answer 87

stipulation "they donated their collection of prints with the stipulation that they never be publicly exhibited"

Question 88

evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret. synonyms: touching, moving, sad, affecting, pitiful, piteous, pathetic, sorrowful, mournful, wretched, miserable, distressing, heart-rending, tearjerking, plaintive, tragic

Answer 88

poignant "a poignant reminder of the passing of time" "they read aloud the poignant letters written by the victims' children"

Question 89

an optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, especially the appearance of a sheet of water in a desert or on a hot road caused by the refraction of light from the sky by heated air. synonyms: optical illusion, hallucination, phantasmagoria, apparition, fantasy, chimera, trick an unrealistic hope or wish that cannot be achieved.

Answer 89

mirage "the hope of sanctuary initially proved a mirage" "the surface of the road ahead rippled in the heat mirages"

Question 90

1. an ornamental border of threads left loose or formed into tassels or twists, used to edge clothing or material. synonyms: edging, edge, border, hem, trimming, frill, flounce, ruffle; More 2. BRITISH the front part of a person's hair cut so as to hang over the forehead.

Answer 90

fringe "a long grey skirt with a fringe" "she smiled as she pushed her fringe back out of her eyes"

Question 91

about to happen. synonyms: impending, at hand, close, near, approaching, fast approaching, coming, forthcoming, on the way, about to happen, upon us,

Answer 91

imminent "they were in imminent danger of being swept away"

Question 92

It is a section of the brain responsible for the production of many of the body’s essential hormones, chemical substances that help control different cells and organs. The hormones from the hypothalamus govern physiologic functions such as temperature regulation, thirst, hunger, sleep, mood, sex drive, and the release of other hormones within the body. This area of the brain houses the pituitary gland and other glands in the body.

Answer 92

hypothalamus Responsible for the homeostasis

Question 93

the doctrine that all events, including human action, are ultimately determined by causes external to the will. Some philosophers have taken ( X ) to imply that individual human beings have no free will and cannot be held morally responsible for their actions.

Answer 93

determinism

Question 94

prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove. ``` synonyms: disprove, prove wrong/false, show/prove to be wrong/false, rebut, confute, give the lie to, demolish, explode, debunk, drive a coach and horses through, discredit, invalidate; More prove that (someone) is wrong. ``` deny or contradict (a statement or accusation). synonyms: deny, reject, repudiate, rebut, declare to be untrue

Answer 94

refute "these claims have not been convincingly refuted" "his voice challenging his audience to rise and refute him" "a spokesman totally refuted the allegation of bias"

Question 95

the practice of claiming to have higher standards or more noble beliefs than is the case. synonyms: sanctimoniousness, sanctimony, pietism, piousness, affected piety, affected superiority, false virtue, cant, humbug, pretence, posturing, speciousness, empty talk

Answer 95

hypocricy "his target was the hypocrisy of suburban life"

Question 96

1. (in bridge, whist, and similar card games) a playing card of the suit chosen to rank above the others, which can win a trick where a card of a different suit has been led. verb 1. (in bridge, whist, and similar card games) play a trump on (a card of another suit).

Answer 96

trump "why on earth did you trump my ace?" "declarer ruffs the opening lead and plays a trump"

Question 97

1. accept or act in accordance with (a rule, decision, or recommendation). synonyms: comply with, obey, observe, follow, keep to, hold to, conform to, adhere to, stick to, stand by, act in accordance with, uphold, heed, pay attention to, agree to/with, consent to, accede to, accept, acquiesce in, go along with, acknowledge, respect, defer to 2. informal be unable to tolerate. synonyms: tolerate, bear, stand, put up with, endure, suffer, accept, cope with, live with, brook, support, take, countenance, face, handle

Answer 97

abide "I said I would abide by their decision" "he expected everybody to abide by the rules" "if there is one thing I cannot abide it is a lack of discipline"

Question 98

1. hinder, restrain, or prevent (an action or process). synonyms: impede, hinder, hamper, hold back, discourage, interfere with, obstruct, put a brake on, slow, slow down, retard; More 2. make (someone) self-conscious and unable to act in a relaxed and natural way.

Answer 98

inhibit "cold inhibits plant growth" "they felt inhibited by the presence of healthcare professionals"

Question 99

1. a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type. synonyms: personification, embodiment, incarnation, paragon; More 2. a summary of a written work; an abstract. synonyms: summary, abstract, synopsis, precis, résumé, outline, digest, recapitulation, summation, compendium

Answer 99

epitome "she looked the epitome of elegance and good taste"

Question 100

1. strongly influencing later developments. synonyms: influential, formative, groundbreaking, pioneering, original, creative, innovative

Answer 100

seminal "his seminal work on chaos theory"

Question 101

a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist. | synonyms: intellectual, scholar, sage, philosopher

Answer 101

savant | also savant syndrome

Question 102

a character symbolizing the idea of a thing without indicating the sounds used to say it. Examples include numerals and Chinese characters.

Answer 102

ideogram

Question 103

1. lasting for a very short time. synonyms: transitory, transient, fleeting, passing, short-lived, momentary, brief, short, cursory, temporary, impermanent, short-term; More

Answer 103

ephemeral | "fashions are ephemeral: new ones regularly drive out the old"

Question 104

(in Buddhism) a transcendent state in which there is neither suffering, desire, nor sense of self, and the subject is released from the effects of karma and the cycle of death and rebirth. It represents the final goal of Buddhism. synonyms: paradise, heaven, Eden, the promised land; bliss, blessedness, ecstasy, joy, peace, serenity, tranquillity; enlightenment, oblivion

Answer 104

nirvana "there are no shortcuts to nirvana"

Question 105

1. a thing that is granted, especially in response to demands. synonyms: compromise, adjustment, modification; More 2. a preferential allowance or rate given by an organization.

Answer 105

concession "the government was unwilling to make any further concessions" "tax concessions"

Question 106

relating to or characteristic of the culture of computers, information technology, and virtual reality.

Answer 106

cyber | "the cyber age"

Question 107

1. (of a role or status) existing in name only. synonyms: in name/title only, titular, formal, official, ceremonial; More 2. (of a price or charge) very small; far below the real value or cost. synonyms: token, symbolic, emblematic, peppercorn

Answer 107

nominal "Thailand retained nominal independence under Japanese military occupation" "they charge a nominal fee for the service"

Question 108

1. the action of describing or portraying something precisely. synonyms: portrayal, description, presentation, depiction, representation, picture, portrait, account "the accurate delineation of social problems in the area" 2. the action of indicating the exact position of a border or boundary.

Answer 108

delineation "the artist's exquisite delineation of costume and jewellery" "the eventual delineation of the border between the two states"

Question 109

the inescapable agent of someone's or something's downfall. a long-standing rival; an arch-enemy. "will Harry Potter finally defeat his nemesis, Voldemort?" synonyms: arch-enemy, arch-rival, enemy, rival, foe, adversary, opponent, antagonist, combatant, challenger a downfall caused by an inescapable agent. synonyms: downfall, undoing, ruin, ruination, destruction

Answer 109

nemesis "injury, consistently his nemesis, struck him down during the match" "will Harry Potter finally defeat his nemesis, Voldemort?" "one risks nemesis by uttering such words"

Question 110

obsession with the exercise of power. synonyms: delusions of grandeur, obsessionalism, grandiosity, grandioseness; self-importance, egotism, conceit, conceitedness; folie de grandeur delusion about one's own power or importance (typically as a symptom of manic or paranoid disorder).

Answer 110

magalomania "demanding changes in the script was an example of the stars' megalomania"

Question 111

1. suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of (something) as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief. synonyms: put forward, suggest, advance, posit, hypothesize, take as a hypothesis, propose, assume, presuppose, suppose, presume, predicate, take for granted, theorize

Answer 111

postulate "his theory postulated a rotatory movement for hurricanes" "such hypotheses have been postulated by highly reputable geologists"

Question 112

refers to the sudden appearance in the fossil record of complex animals with mineralized skeletal remains. It may represent the most important evolutionary event in the history of life on Earth.

Answer 112

The "Cambrian Explosion"

Question 113

(of a liquid or gas) filter gradually through a porous surface or substance. ``` synonyms: filter, drain, drip, ooze, seep, trickle, dribble, strain, leak, leach; More 2. (of coffee) be prepared in a percolator. "he put some coffee on to percolate" synonyms: brew; informalperk ```

Answer 113

percolate "the water percolating through the soil may leach out minerals" "he put some coffee on to percolate"

Question 114

the branch of philosophy that deals with the first principles of things, including abstract concepts such as being, knowing, identity, time, and space. abstract theory with no basis in reality.

Answer 114

metaphysics "they would regard the question of the initial conditions for the universe as belonging to the realm of metaphysics or religion" "his concept of society as an organic entity is, for market liberals, simply metaphysics"