F451 Vocab #1

Question 1

abstract

Answer 1

(1 - existing as an idea, but not physically (2 - consider something theoretically (3 - extract or remove something (4 - a summary of the contents of something

Question 2

ballistics

Answer 2

the science of projectiles and firearms

Question 3

flue

Answer 3

a duct for smoke and waste gases from fires, gas heaters, etc.

Question 4

cacophony

Answer 4

harsh or jarring sound (dissonant)

Question 5

centrifuge

Answer 5

machine that spins (applies centrifugal force) generally to separate fluids

Question 6

feigning

Answer 6

pretending to be affected by a feeling, state, or injury

Question 7

luminescent

Answer 7

emitting light not caused by heat

Question 8

morphine

Answer 8

a narcotic drug from opium, used to relieve pain

Question 9

noncombustible

Answer 9

not flammable

Question 10

intellectual

Answer 10

(1 - relating to the intellect (2 - a person with a highly developed intellect

Question 11

odious

Answer 11

extremely unpleasant; repulsive

Question 12

olfactory

Answer 12

relating to the sense of smell

Question 13

pratfall

Answer 13

a fall on to one’s buttocks; a humiliating action

Question 14

proboscis

Answer 14

(1 - the nose of a mammal, especially when mobile (like an elephant) (2 - extendable tubular sucking organ

Question 15

procaine

Answer 15

synthetic compound from benzoic acid, used as a local anesthetic, especially in dentistry

Question 16

proclivities

Answer 16

a tendency to choose to do something regularly; an inclination toward a particular thing

Question 17

radical

Answer 17

(1 - far-reaching or thorough (2 - advocating for an extreme change in politics

Question 18

tapioca

Answer 18

starchy substance in the form of hard white grains, made from cassava

Question 19

trajectory

Answer 19

the path followed by a projectile flying

Question 20

theremin

Answer 20

electronic musical instrument