Unit 25

Question 1

If something is aesthetic, then it is concerned with a love of beauty.

Answer 1

aesthetic

Question 2

If someone is _, they think that they are more important then others.

Answer 2

arrogant

Question 3

A _ is a person’s likelihood to like one thing more than another thing.

Answer 3

bias

Question 4

A _ is a narrow valley with steep walls through which a river often flows.

Answer 4

canyon

Question 5

A _ is a stream or small river.

Answer 5

creek

Question 6

A _ is a tool with a point that spins in order to make a hole.

Answer 6

drill

Question 7

An _ is the top manager of a business.

Answer 7

executive

Question 8

_ is a feeling of extreme tiredness.

Answer 8

fatigue

Question 9

An _ is a sharp rise in something, especially a hill or mountain.

Answer 9

incline

Question 10

If something is _, then it is not nice or pleasant.

Answer 10

nasty

Question 11

To _ something means to be aware of it.

Answer 11

perceive

Question 12

A _ is a type of mammal that includes monkeys, apes, and humans.

Answer 12

primate

Question 13

If something is _, then it is simple, basic, and not very developed.

Answer 13

primitive

Question 14

A _ is a general but often incorrect idea about a person or thing.

Answer 14

stereotype

Question 15

If something is _, then it is covered with a substance that things stick to.

Answer 15

sticky

Question 16

A _ is an inset that lives in groups and feeds on wood.

Answer 16

termite

Question 17

If something happens _ an action, the it is the result of that action.

Answer 17

thereby

Question 18

A _ is a path through a wild area.

Answer 18

trail

Question 19

A _ is a short and thin branch from a tree or bush.

Answer 19

twig

Question 20

_ is the health and happiness of a person or group.

Answer 20

welfare