The Joy of Vocab Units 11-15 Flashcards
Antibiotic
A medicine (such as penicillin or its derivatives) that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms
Antidote
A medicine taken or given to counteract a particular poison
Antihistamine
A drug or other compound that inhibits the physiological effects of used esp. in the treatment of allergies
Antioxidant
A substance that inhibits oxidation, esp. one used to counteract the deterioration of stored food products
Antipathy
A deep-seated feeling of dislike; aversion
Antiseptic
of, relating to, or denoting substances that prevent the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
Antithesis
A person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else
Antiviral
Medicine (chiefly of a drug or treatment) effective against viruses
Anatomy
The branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms, esp. as revealed by dissection and the separation of parts
Dissect
Methodically cut up (a body, part, or plant) in order to study its internal parts
Excise
To cut out or remove
Fratricidal
Relating to or denoting conflict within a single family or organization
Incision
A surgical cut made in skin or flesh
Laparotomy
A surgical incision into the abdominal cavity, for diagnosis or in preparation for surgery
Lobotomy
A surgical operation involving incision into the prefrontal lobe of the brain, formerly used to treat mental illness
Vivisection
The practice of performing operations on live animals for the purpose of experimentation or scientific research (used only by people who are opposed to such work.)
Antecedent
Word that a pro
Antemeridian
Occurring before noon
Anterior
Situated before or towards the front
Metastasis
Spread of malignancy from its original site to other parts of the body
Posterior
Coming after, situated behind or towards the back
Posthumous
Bor after the death of one’s father; published or occuring after one’s death
Prognosis
Forecast; prediction of a probable course of an illness; prognostication
Atlas
Book of maps
Boycott
Join with others to refuse to use, buy, or deal with
Chauvinist
Fanatical patriot; jingoist
Gargantuan
Enormously gigantic; prodigious
John Hancock
Person’s signature
Malapropism
Humorous misuse of words by a person unaware of the error
Mentor
Wise, trusted advisor or teacher
Odyssey
Long, wandering journey
Alchemy
Magic, magic power
Desuetude
Condition of no longer being used; disuse
Divert
Amuse; entertain; give pleasure to
Empirical
Relying solely on observation of experience
Hypothetical
Based on or involving a hypothesis; conjectural
Preen
Dress oneself carefully or smartly, fuss in dressing; primp
Rue
Feel remorse for; wish undone; regret
Taciturn
Habitually disinclined to talk; silent; uncommunicative
Prophecy
Foretell; indicate beforehand; predict
