2015 Vocab

Question 1

Allotrope

Answer 1

noun, Chemistry
1. one of two or more existing forms of an element:
Graphite and diamond are allotropes of carbon.

Question 2

Genetics

Answer 2

noun, ( used with a singular verb)

1. Biology. the science of heredity, dealing with resemblances and differences of related organisms resulting from the interaction of their genes and the environment.
2. the genetic properties and phenomena of an organism.

Question 3

Ad Hockery

Answer 3

noun

1. reliance on temporary solutions rather than on consistent, long-term plans.

Question 4

Buteracious

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adjective

1. of the nature of, resembling, or containing butter.

Question 5

Astigmatism

Answer 5

noun, Ophthalmology

1. a refractive error of the eye in which parallel rays of light from an external source do not converge on a single focal point on the retina.
2. Optics. an aberration of a lens or other optical system in which the image of a point is spread out along the axis of the system.

Question 6

Emblem

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noun

1. an object or its representation, symbolizing a quality, state, class of persons, etc.; symbol: The olive branch is an emblem of peace.
2. a sign, design, or figure that identifies or represents something: the emblem of a school.

Question 7

Switcheroo

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noun

1. an unexpected or sudden change or reversal in attitude, character, position, action, etc.

Question 8

Variorum

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adjective

1. containing different versions of the text by various editors: a variorum edition of Shakespeare.
2. containing many notes and commentaries by a number of scholars or critics: a variorum text of Cicero.

Question 9

Sastruga

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noun

1. Usually, sastrugi. ridges of snow formed on a snowfield by the action of the wind.

Question 10

Eyesome

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adjective

1. Archaic. pleasant to look at.

Question 11

circumvolve

Answer 11

verb

1. to revolve or wind about.

Question 12

phillumenist

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noun

1. a collector of matchbooks and matchboxes.

Question 13

chronometer

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noun

1. a timepiece or timing device with a special mechanism for ensuring and adjusting its accuracy, for use in determining longitude at sea or for any purpose where very exact measurement of time is required.
2. any timepiece, especially a wristwatch, designed for the highest accuracy.

Question 14

formication

Answer 14

noun

1. a tactile hallucination involving the belief that something is crawling on the body or under the skin.

Question 15

magniloquent

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adjective

1. Lofty or grandiose in speech or expression; using a high-flown style of discourse; bombastic.

Question 16

momism

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noun
1. excessive adulation of the mother and undue dependence on maternal care or protection, resulting in absence or loss of maturity and independence.

Question 17

spondulicks

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noun

1. Older Slang. money; cash.

Question 18

intenerate

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verb

1. to make soft or tender; soften.

Question 19

dysphemism

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noun

1. the substitution of a harsh, disparaging, or unpleasant expression for a more neutral one.
2. an expression so substituted.

Question 20

knackered

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adjective

1. British Slang. exhausted; very tired: He is really knackered after work.

Question 21

collywobbles

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noun

1. Informal. a feeling of fear, apprehension, or nervousness.

Question 22

brogue

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noun

1. an Irish accent in the pronunciation of English.
2. any strong regional accent.

Question 23

beamish

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adjective

1. bright, cheerful, and optimistic.

Question 24

amain

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adverb

1. Archaic. with full force.
2. Archaic. at full speed.