Chapter 1

Question 1

Ambidextrous

Answer 1

Capable of using both hands

Question 2

Dexterous

Answer 2

Skillful

Question 3

Sinister

Answer 3

Evil, threatening

Question 4

Gauche

Answer 4

Awkward

Question 5

Misanthropic

Answer 5

Hating mankind

Question 6

Anthropology

Answer 6

Study of human development

Question 7

Monogamy

Answer 7

System of only one marriage

Question 8

Bigamy

Answer 8

Illegal plurality of marriage

Question 9

Misogyny

Answer 9

Hatred of women

Question 10

Asceticism

Answer 10

Devotion to a lonely and austere life

Question 11

Philanthropy

Answer 11

Love of mankind

Question 12

Adroitness

Answer 12

Skill, Cleverness

Question 13

Polygamy

Answer 13

Custom in which one man has many wives

Question 14

Misogamy

Answer 14

Hatred of marriage

Question 15

Internist

Answer 15

Specialist that gives you tests - x ray, blood chemistry, urinalysis

Question 16

Obstetrician

Answer 16

Specialist that d livers babies

Question 17

Ophthalmologist

Answer 17

Specialist of vision

Question 18

Orthopedist

Answer 18

Specialist of the skeletal structure

Question 19

Cardiologists

Answer 19

Treats diseases of the heart

Question 20

Contempt

Answer 20

the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn.
“he showed his contempt for his job by doing it very badly”
synonyms: scorn, disdain, disrespect,

the offense of being disobedient to or disrespectful of a court of law and its officers.

Question 21

Demagogue

Answer 21

Politician who foments discontent among the masses, rousing then in attempt to be voted into office

Question 22

Treatise

Answer 22

a written work dealing formally and systematically with a subject.
“a comprehensive treatise on electricity and magnetism”
synonyms: disquisition, essay, paper, work, exposition, discourse, dissertation, thesis, monograph,

Question 23

foment

Answer 23

instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).
“they accused him of fomenting political unrest”
synonyms: instigate, incite, provoke, agitate, excite, stir up, whip up, encourage, urge, fan

Question 24

Psychotic

Answer 24

Has lost contact with reality

Question 25

Geriatrics

Answer 25

Specialty in dealing with medical needs of elderly

Question 26

Neurosis

Answer 26

Emotional disturbance

Question 27

Psychosis

Answer 27

Mental unbalance

Question 28

Alumnae

Answer 28

Female graduates

Question 29

Hubris

Answer 29

excessive pride or self-confidence.

Question 30

Arrogant

Answer 30

having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities.

Question 31

Conceited

Answer 31

Excessively proud of oneself

Question 32

Narcissistic

Answer 32

Having an excessive or erotic interest in oneself and one’s physical appearance. vain, self-loving, self-admiring, self-absorbed, self-obsessed

Question 33

“Egoistic” vs. “egotistic”

Answer 33

An “egotist” thinks that the world revolves around him/her (uses I a lot). An “egoist” is a petty soul, disregarding of the rights and needs of others. It is synonymous with “selfish person”.

Question 34

tenable [ten-uh-buh l]

Answer 34

adjective
1.
capable of being held, maintained, or defended, as against attack or dispute:
a tenable theory.
2.
capable of being occupied, possessed, held, or enjoyed, as under certain conditions:
a research grant tenable for two years.

workable, viable, maintainable, warrantable.

Question 35

assertive

Answer 35

1.
confidently aggressive or self-assured; positive: aggressive; dogmatic:
He is too assertive as a salesman.
2.
having a distinctive or pronounced taste or aroma.

Question 36

Assertiveness

Answer 36

Assertiveness is the quality of being self-assured and confident without being aggressive

Question 37

Affable

Answer 37

Friendly, courteous, sociable

Question 38

Jaded

Answer 38

Jaded Definition: depleted of excitement and enthusiasm, usually after having had too much of something

Question 39

Benevolent

Answer 39

Benevolent Definition: caring; good-hearted