unit11

Question 1

cantata

Answer 1

A musical composition, particularly a religious work from the 17th or 18th century, for one or more voices accompanied by instruments.

Question 2

incantation

Answer 2

(1) A use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as part of a ritual of magic. (2) A formula of words used in, or as if in, such a ritual.

Question 3

cantor

Answer 3

An official of a Jewish synagogue who sings or chants the music of the services and leads the congregation in prayer.

Question 4

descant

Answer 4

An additional melody sung above the principal melody.

Question 5

linguistics

Answer 5

The study of human speech.

Question 6

multilingual

Answer 6

Using or able to use several languages.

Question 7

lingua franca

Answer 7

A language used as a common or commercial language among peoples who speak different languages.

Question 8

linguine

Answer 8

A narrow, flat pasta.

Question 9

spirited

Answer 9

Full of energy or courage; very lively or determined.

Question 10

dispiriting

Answer 10

Causing a loss of hope or enthusiasm.

Question 11

respirator

Answer 11

(1) A device worn over the nose and mouth to filter out dangerous substances from the air. (2) A device for maintaining artificial respiration.

Question 12

transpire

Answer 12

(1) To happen. (2) To become known.

Question 13

verify

Answer 13

(1) To prove to be true or correct. (2) To check or test the accuracy of.

Question 14

aver

Answer 14

To state positively as true; declare.

Question 15

verisimilitude

Answer 15

(1) The appearance of being true or probable. (2) The depiction of realism in art or literature.

Question 16

veracity

Answer 16

(1) Truth or accuracy. (2) The quality of being truthful or honest.

Question 17

turbid

Answer 17

(1) Thick or murky, especially with churned-up sediment. (2) Unclear, confused, muddled.

Question 18

perturb

Answer 18

To upset, confuse, or disarrange.

Question 19

turbine

Answer 19

A rotary engine with blades made to turn and generate power by a current of water, steam, or air under pressure.

Question 20

turbulent

Answer 20

(1) Stirred up, agitated. (2) Stirring up unrest, violence, or disturbance.

Question 21

voluble

Answer 21

Speaking readily and rapidly; talkative.

Question 22

devolve

Answer 22

((1) To pass (responsibility, power, etc.) from one person or group to another person or group at a lower level of authority. (2) To gradually go from an advanced state to a less advanced state.

Question 23

evolution

Answer 23

A process of change from a lower, simpler, or worse state to one that is higher, more complex, or better.

Question 24

convoluted

Answer 24

(1) Having a pattern of curved windings. (2) Involved, intricate.

Question 25

factor

Answer 25

Something that contributes to producing a result: ingredient.

Question 26

factotum

Answer 26

A person whose job involves doing many different kinds of work.

Question 27

facile

Answer 27

(1) Easily accomplished. (2) Shallow, superficial.

Question 28

facilitate

Answer 28

To make (something) easier; to make (something) run more smoothly.

Question 29

lumen

Answer 29

In physics, the standard unit for measuring the rate of the flow of light.

Question 30

luminous

Answer 30

(1) Producing or seeming to produce light. (2) Filled with light.

Question 31

bioluminescent

Answer 31

Relating to light given off by living organisms.

Question 32

luminary

Answer 32

A very famous or distinguished person.