Canadian Paramedicine Magazine

Question 1

Cognitive Dissonance

Answer 1

the state of having inconsistent thoughts, beliefs, or attitudes, especially as relating to behavioural decisions and attitude change

Question 2

Predominant

Answer 2

present as the strongest or main element

Question 3

Conflation

Answer 3

merging of two or more sets of information, texts, ideas, etc. into one

Question 4

Inequity

Answer 4

lack of fairness or justice

Question 5

Devise

Answer 5

plan or invent (a complex procedure, system, or mechanism)
by careful thought

Question 6

Cacophony

Answer 6

a harsh mixture of discordant sounds

Question 7

Discordant

Answer 7

disagreeing // incongruous

Question 8

Incongruous

Answer 8

not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings // other aspects of something

Question 9

Precipitous

Answer 9

dangerously high // steep

Question 10

Aegis

Answer 10

the protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization

example: “negotiations were conducted under the aegis of the UN.”

Question 11

Irrespective

Answer 11

not taking (something) into account // regardless of

Question 12

Provision

Answer 12

an amount or thing supplied

Question 13

Provisional

Answer 13

arranged or existing for the present, possibly to be changed later

Question 14

Anosmia

Answer 14

loss of smell

Question 15

Sequelae

Answer 15

a conditions which is the consequence of a previous disease or inury

Question 16

Umbrage

Answer 16

offense // annoyance