unit14

Question 1

crypt

Answer 1

(1) A room completely or partly underground, especially under the main floor of a church. (2) A room or area in a large aboveground tomb.

Question 2

encrypt

Answer 2

(1) To convert into cipher. (2) To convert a message into code.

Question 3

cryptic

Answer 3

(1) Mysterious; puzzlingly short. (2) Acting to hide or conceal.

Question 4

cryptography

Answer 4

(1) Secret writing. (2) The encoding and decoding of messages.

Question 5

abscond

Answer 5

To depart in secret and hide.

Question 6

abstemious

Answer 6

Restrained, especially in the consumption of food or alcohol.

Question 7

abstraction

Answer 7

The consideration of a thing or idea without associating it with a particular example.

Question 8

abstruse

Answer 8

Hard to understand; deep or complex.

Question 9

pedagogy

Answer 9

The art, science, or profession of teaching.

Question 10

pedant

Answer 10

(1) A formal, unimaginative teacher. (2) A person who shows off his or her learning.

Question 11

pediatrician

Answer 11

A doctor who specializes in the diseases, development, and care of children.

Question 12

encyclopedic

Answer 12

(1) Of or relating to an encyclopedia. (2) Covering a wide range of subjects.

Question 13

tropism

Answer 13

Automatic movement by an organism unable to move about from place to place, especially a plant, that involves turning or growing toward or away from a stimulus.

Question 14

entropy

Answer 14

(1) The decomposition of the matter and energy in the universe to an ultimate state of inactive uniformity. (2) Chaos, randomness.

Question 15

heliotrope

Answer 15

Any of a genus of herbs or shrubs having small white or purple flowers.

Question 16

psychotropic

Answer 16

Acting on the mind.

Question 17

neoclassic

Answer 17

Relating to a revival or adaptation of the styles of ancient Greece and Roman, especially in music, art, or architecture.

Question 18

Neolithic

Answer 18

Of or relating to the latest period of the Stone Age, when polished stone tools were used.

Question 19

neoconservative

Answer 19

A conservative who favors strongly encouraging democracy and the U.S. national interest in world affairs, including through military means.

Question 20

neonatal

Answer 20

Of or relating to babies in the first month after their birth.

Question 21

novice

Answer 21

(1) One who has no previous training or experience in a specific field or activity; beginner. (2) A new member of a religious order who is preparing to become a nun or monk.

Question 22

novel

Answer 22

(1) New and not resembling something formerly known or used. (2) Original and striking, especially in conception or style.

Question 23

innovation

Answer 23

(1) A new idea, device, or method. (2) The introduction of new ideas, devices, or methods.

Question 24

supernova

Answer 24

(1) The explosion of a star that causes it to become extremely bright. (2) Something that explodes into prominence or popularity.

Question 25

impose

Answer 25

(1) To establish or apply as a charge or penalty or in a forceful or harmful way. (2) To take unfair advantage.

Question 26

juxtapose

Answer 26

To place side by side.

Question 27

transpose

Answer 27

(1) To change the position or order of (two things). (2) To move from one place or period to another.

Question 28

superimpose

Answer 28

To put or place one thing over something else.

Question 29

tenure

Answer 29

(1) The amount of time that a person holds a job, office, or title. (2) The right to keep a job, especially the job of teacher or professor.

Question 30

tenacious

Answer 30

Stubborn or determined in clinging to something.

Question 31

tenet

Answer 31

A widely held principle or belief, especially one held in common by members of a group or profession.

Question 32

tenable

Answer 32

Capable of being held or defended;