unit16 Flashcards
topical
(1) Designed for local application to or treatment of a bodily part. (2) Referring to the topics of the day.
ectopic
Occurring or originating in an abnormal place.
utopian
Relating to an imaginary place in which the government, laws, and social conditions are perfect.
topography
(1) The art of showing the natural and man-made features of a region on a map or chart. (2) The features of a surface, including both natural and man-made features.
eccentric
(1) Not following an established or usual style or conduct. (2) Straying from a circular path; off-center.
epicenter
(1) The location on the earth’s surface directly above the focus of an earthquake. (2) The center or focus of activity.
egocentric
Overly concerned with oneself; self-centered.
ethnocentric
Marked by or based on the attitude that one’s own group is superior to others.
dominion
(1) An area over which one rules; domain. (2) Supreme authority.
predominant
Greater in importance, strength, influence, or authority.
domineering
Tending to control the behavior of others in a bossy manner.
domination
(1) Supremacy or power over another. (2) The exercise of governing or controlling influence.
omnivore
An animal that eats both plants and other animals.
omnipotent
Having complete or unlimited power; all-powerful.
omnibus
Of or including many things.
omniscient
Knowing everything; having unlimited understanding or knowledge.
holistic
Relating to or concerned with wholes or with complete systems rather than with the analysis of, treatment of, or dissection into parts.
hologram
A three-dimensional image reproduced from a pattern of interference produced by a beam of radiation such as a laser.
Holocene
Of, relating to, or being the present geologic epoch.
holocaust
(1) (usually capitalized) The mass slaughter of European civilians and especially Jews by the Nazis during World War II. (2) A thorough destruction involving extensive loss of life, especially through fire.
retroactive
Intended to apply or take effect at a date in the past.
retrofit
To furnish something with new or modified parts or equipment that was optional or unavailable at the time of manufacture.
retrogress
To return to an earlier and usually worse or more primitive state.
retrospective
A generally comprehensive exhibition or performance usually covering an artist’s output to date.
temporal
(1) Having to do with time as opposed to eternity; having to do with earthly life as opposed to heavenly existence. (2) Having to do with time as distinguished from space.
contemporary
(1) Occurring or existing during the same period of time. (2) Having to do with the present period; modern or current.
extemporaneous
(1) Composed, performed, spoken, or done on the spur of the moment; impromptu or improvised. (2) Carefully prepared but delivered without notes.
temporize
(1) To act in a way that fits the time or occasion; to give way to current opinion. (2) To draw out discussions to gain time.
chronic
(1) Lasting a long time or recurring frequently. (2) Always present; constantly annoying or troubling; habitual.
chronology
(1) A sequence of events in the order they occurred. (2) A table, list, or account that presents events in order.
anachronism
(1) The error of placing a person or thing in the wrong time period. (2) A person or thing that is out of its own time.
synchronous
(1) Happening or existing at exactly the same time; simultaneous. (2) Recurring or acting at exactly the same intervals.
