My Vocab Deck 4

Question 1

Moot “moot” Noun

Answer 1

No longer applies. No longer important.

Example: The robber case was closed because the perp died.

Question 2

Bel.weth.er “Bell weather” Noun

Answer 2

The leader for others to follow. Someone to show the way.

Example: The oldest cow was the belwether cow who knew the way back to the farm and the other cattle would follow him.

Question 3

sym.bi.o.sis “Sim bee OH sus” Noun

Answer 3

Biology: the relationship between two different kinds of living things that live together and depend on each other.

Question 4

Pa.leo.an.thro.pol.o.gy “Pale lee oh ant throw pology” Noun

Answer 4

A branch of anthropology dealing with fossil hominids.

Question 5

Dou.ble en.ten.dre “Dooble an tand” Noun

Answer 5

A word or expression that can be understood in two different ways with one way usually referring to sex.

Question 6

Litmus test Noun

Answer 6

A test in which a single factor (as an attitude, event, or fact) is decisive.

Question 7

Ep.och “E poch” Noun

Answer 7

A memorable event or date.

Example: Nobody will forget 9/11 attack on the world trade centers.

Question 8

Pro.pi.tious “Prah PISH us” Adj.

Answer 8

Likely to have or produce good results. Favorable.

Question 9

Blog Noun

Answer 9

A web site on which someone writes about personal opinions, activities and experiences.

Short for Web Log

Question 10

Qua.le “Qual Lee” ]Qual like Quality] Noun

Answer 10

An experience; (distinct sensation) such as the wind on your hair riding on a motorcycle without a helmet. This experience is unique and has a distinct sensation.

Question 11

In.ter.po.late “In TER polate” Verb

Answer 11

To edit a a text by inserting or changing the wording whereas it changes the original meaning.

Also to add sensationalism to like a Bible verse, making it claim supernatural abilities.

Question 12

Ag.nos.tic “Egg nos tic” Noun

Answer 12

A person who does not believe or is unsure of something.

Question 13

Do.pa.mine “Dope ah mean” Noun

Answer 13

A feel good drug that gives a pleasure sensation. Such as eating chocolate candy, or going shopping when you are bored.

The action releases dopamine in your brain and gives you a pleasure sensation.

Question 14

Sen.tient “SENT she ent” Adj.

Answer 14

Responsive to or conscious of sense impressions. (Sentient beings)

Being aware.

Question 15

Non se.qui.tur “Non Sect kwa tur” Noun

Answer 15

A statement that is not connected in a logical or clear way to anything said before it.

“We were talking about my car when she threw in some non sequitur about her dog.”

Question 16

Em.pir.i.cal “Em pier ah cal” Adj.

Answer 16

Capable of being verified or disproved by observation or experiment.

Question 17

re.plete “REE Pleat” Adj.

Answer 17

Fully or abundantly filled. A book replete with delicious details.

Having much or plenty of something. “I have a replete collection of found golf balls at home.”

Question 18

Anach.ro.nism “Ah knack row ism” Noun

Answer 18

A person or thing that is out of place and does not fit.

Such as a cowboy using a cell phone while chasing indians on his horse.

Question 19

Gaffe “Gaf” Noun

Answer 19

A social blunder. A noticeable mistake.

Question 20

In.con.gru.ous “En CON grew us” Adj.

Answer 20

Not harmonious. Incompatible.