Words (Semantics)

Question 1

Tout court

Answer 1

With no addition or qualification (eg he saw religion as an illusion, tout court)

Question 2

Retronym

Answer 2

Refers to a term (such as analog clock, film camera, or acoustic guitar), that is created and adopted to distinguish the original or older version, form or example of something free others that are more recent.

Question 3

Torschlusspanik

Answer 3

The fear that time is running out, especially as one gets older
(Eg as her birthday approached a sense of Torschlusspanik made her reflect on her life so far)
(Comes from German “Torschluss” meaning gate closing and “oanik” meaning panic).

Question 4

Numismatics

Answer 4

The study or collection of coins, paper currency and medals.

Question 5

Refractory

Answer 5

Obstinately resistent to authority or control.

Question 6

Fissile

Answer 6

Capable of being split apart or capable of nuclear fission (ie the splitting of the atom)