unit16

Question 1

topical

Answer 1

(1) Designed for local application to or treatment of a bodily part. (2) Referring to the topics of the day.

Question 2

ectopic

Answer 2

Occurring or originating in an abnormal place.

Question 3

utopian

Answer 3

Relating to an imaginary place in which the government, laws, and social conditions are perfect.

Question 4

topography

Answer 4

(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.

Question 5

eccentric

Answer 5

(1) Not following an established or usual style or conduct. (2) Straying from a circular path; off-center.

Question 6

epicenter

Answer 6

(1) The location on the earth’s surface directly above the focus of an earthquake. (2) The center or focus of activity.

Question 7

egocentric

Answer 7

Overly concerned with oneself; self-centered.

Question 8

ethnocentric

Answer 8

Marked by or based on the attitude that one’s own group is superior to others.

Question 9

dominion

Answer 9

(1) An area over which one rules; domain. (2) Supreme authority.

Question 10

predominant

Answer 10

Greater in importance, strength, influence, or authority.

Question 11

domineering

Answer 11

Tending to control the behavior of others in a bossy manner.

Question 12

domination

Answer 12

(1) Supremacy or power over another. (2) The exercise of governing or controlling influence.

Question 13

omnivore

Answer 13

An animal that eats both plants and other animals.

Question 14

omnipotent

Answer 14

Having complete or unlimited power; all-powerful.

Question 15

omnibus

Answer 15

Of or including many things.

Question 16

omniscient

Answer 16

Knowing everything; having unlimited understanding or knowledge.

Question 17

holistic

Answer 17

Relating to or concerned with wholes or with complete systems rather than with the analysis of, treatment of, or dissection into parts.

Question 18

hologram

Answer 18

A three-dimensional image reproduced from a pattern of interference produced by a beam of radiation such as a laser.

Question 19

Holocene

Answer 19

Of, relating to, or being the present geologic epoch.

Question 20

holocaust

Answer 20

(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.

Question 21

retroactive

Answer 21

Intended to apply or take effect at a date in the past.

Question 22

retrofit

Answer 22

To furnish something with new or modified parts or equipment that was optional or unavailable at the time of manufacture.

Question 23

retrogress

Answer 23

To return to an earlier and usually worse or more primitive state.

Question 24

retrospective

Answer 24

A generally comprehensive exhibition or performance usually covering an artist’s output to date.

Question 25

temporal

Answer 25

(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.

Question 26

contemporary

Answer 26

(1) Occurring or existing during the same period of time. (2) Having to do with the present period; modern or current.

Question 27

extemporaneous

Answer 27

(1) Composed, performed, spoken, or done on the spur of the moment; impromptu or improvised. (2) Carefully prepared but delivered without notes.

Question 28

temporize

Answer 28

(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.

Question 29

chronic

Answer 29

(1) Lasting a long time or recurring frequently. (2) Always present; constantly annoying or troubling; habitual.

Question 30

chronology

Answer 30

(1) A sequence of events in the order they occurred. (2) A table, list, or account that presents events in order.

Question 31

anachronism

Answer 31

(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.

Question 32

synchronous

Answer 32

(1) Happening or existing at exactly the same time; simultaneous. (2) Recurring or acting at exactly the same intervals.