Science And Technology

Question 1

machinations

Answer 1

(n.) secret and clever plans

Eg: machinations of the two powers to outdo each other at all cost

Question 2

macrocosm

Answer 2

(n. ) cosmos, universe,

eg: a small speck in an endless macrocosm

Question 3

speck

Answer 3

(n. ) a tiny spot, a small particle of a sub

eg: The figure in the distance had become a mere speck

Question 4

neuter

Answer 4

(v.) remove part of the sex organs of animals so that they cannot reproduce

Eg: While cats and other small animals are neutered

Question 5

fictitious

Answer 5

(adj. ) invented by someone and not real

eg: Mr Kiasu is a fictitious character originating from a slang term in common Singlish usage

Question 6

laws and policies have little impact on multinational pharmaceutical firms, which simply move operations to friendlier countries

Answer 6

laws and policies have little impact on multinational pharmaceutical firms, which simply move operations to friendlier countries

Question 7

aerate

Answer 7

(v.) introduce air into a material