Unit 2 Lesson 16

Question 0

Arcane

Answer 0

Beyond comprehension; mysterious; secret

Question 1

Alchemy

Answer 1

A method of miraculous change of one thing into another

Question 2

Conundrum

Answer 2

A riddle; any puzzling question or problem

Question 3

Demonology

Answer 3

The study of demons or of beliefs about them

Question 4

Exorcise

Answer 4

To drive away an evil spirit by charms or incantations

Question 5

Inscrutable

Answer 5

Mysterious; completely obscure; unfathomable.

Question 6

Pallor

Answer 6

Lack of color; unnatural paleness

Question 7

Phenomenology

Answer 7

The science which classifies and describes unusual happenings.

Question 8

Polygraph

Answer 8

An instrument which records changes in blood pressure, respiration, pulse rate, etc; lie detector.

Question 9

Purloin

Answer 9

To steal

Question 10

Ritual

Answer 10

A system of rites, religious or otherwise; a prescribed form or procedure; ceremony.

Question 11

Shamus

Answer 11

Private detective

* also means – caretaker of a synagogue.

Question 12

Soothsayer

Answer 12

One who predicts the future

Question 13

Thaumaturgy

Answer 13

Magic; the supposed working of miracles