Gl IX Exercise Words

Question 0

Phyllophagous

Answer 0

adj. feeding on leaves

Question 1

Dendrology

Answer 1

N. The branch of botany dealing with trees and shrubs

Question 2

Phytogeography

Answer 2

n. The science dealing with the geographical relationship of plants

Question 3

Polyanthus

Answer 3

n. A hybrid primrose

Question 4

Sporadic

Answer 4

adj. appearing or happening at irregular intervals in time

Question 5

Paleozoic

Answer 5

Noting or pertaining to an era occurring between 570 million and 230 million years ago

Question 6

Hippodrome

Answer 6

n. Racing stadium for horses

Question 7

Orinthology

Answer 7

n. Branch of zoology dealing with birds

Question 8

Ichthyophagous

Answer 8

n. The practice of eating or subsisting a fish

Question 9

Entomology

Answer 9

n. The branch of zoology dealing with insects

Question 10

Etymology

Answer 10

n. The derivation of a word

Question 11

Orthoepy

Answer 11

n. The study of correct pronunciation

Question 12

Cacoepy

Answer 12

n. The incorrect pronunciation

Question 13

Anthology

Answer 13

n. A book or other collection of selected writings by various authors

Question 14

Epizootic

Answer 14

Spreading quickly among animals