1 The Language of Ideas and Learning

Question 1

abstract

Answer 1

existing as an idea but not as a tangible experience

Question 2

anthropology

Answer 2

the study and comparison of human cultures

Question 3

comprehensive

Answer 3

thorough and complete

Question 4

construe

Answer 4

to interpret in a particular way

Question 5

discerning

Answer 5

showing a keen ability to distinguish subtle elements

Question 6

discriminating

Answer 6

showing good taste or judgment

Question 7

disseminate

Answer 7

to cast widely, as seed is scattered

Question 8

erudite

Answer 8

having or showing great learning or knowledge

Question 9

indoctrinate

Answer 9

to teach someone to accept a set of beliefs uncritically

Question 10

insular

Answer 10

isolated from cultural and intellectual influences outside one’s own experience

Question 11

orthodox

Answer 11

conforming strictly to traditional teachings

Question 12

pedantic

Answer 12

inclined to show off one’s learning or knowledge; acting like a know-it-all

Question 13

peruse

Answer 13

to read thoroughly and carefully

Question 14

postulate

Answer 14

assume the existence or truth of something as a basis for reasoning

Question 15

provincial

Answer 15

unsophisticated or narrow-minded

Question 16

revelation

Answer 16

a fact revealed in a surprising way