unit19

Question 1

bionic

Answer 1

Made stronger or more capable by electronic or mechanical devices.

Question 2

biopsy

Answer 2

The removal and examination of tissue, cells, or fluids from a living body.

Question 3

biodegradable

Answer 3

Able to be broken down into harmless substances by microorganisms or other living things.

Question 4

symbiosis

Answer 4

(1) The close living together of two different forms of life in a way that benefits both. (2) A cooperative relationship between two people or groups.

Question 5

genesis

Answer 5

Origin, beginning.

Question 6

generator

Answer 6

A machine by which mechanical energy is changed into electrical energy

Question 7

genre

Answer 7

Kind, sort; especially a distinctive type or category of literature, art, or music.

Question 8

carcinogenic

Answer 8

Producing or causing cancer.

Question 9

functionary

Answer 9

(1) Someone who performs a certain function. (2) Someone who holds a position in a political party or government.

Question 10

malfunction

Answer 10

To fail to operate in the normal or usual manner.

Question 11

defunct

Answer 11

No longer, living, existing, or functioning.

Question 12

dysfunctional

Answer 12

(1) Showing abnormal or unhealthy behaviors and attitudes within a group of people. (2) Being unable to function in a normal way.

Question 13

commute

Answer 13

(1) To exchange or substitute; especially to change a penalty to another one that is less severe. (2) To travel back and forth regularly.

Question 14

immutable

Answer 14

Not able or liable to change.

Question 15

permutation

Answer 15

A change in the order of a set of objects; rearrangement, variation.

Question 16

transmute

Answer 16

(1) To change in shape, appearance, or nature, especially for the better; to transform. (2) To experience such a change.

Question 17

fractious

Answer 17

(1) Apt to cause trouble or be unruly. (2) Stirring up quarrels; irritable.

Question 18

fractal

Answer 18

An irregular shape that looks much the same at any scale on which it is examined.

Question 19

infraction

Answer 19

The breaking of a law or a violation of another’s rights.

Question 20

refraction

Answer 20

The change of direction of a ray of light or wave of energy as it passes at an angle from one substance into another in which its speed is different.

Question 21

telegenic

Answer 21

Well-suited to appear on television, especially by having an appearance and manner attractive to viewers.

Question 22

teleological

Answer 22

Showing or relating to design or purpose, especially in nature.

Question 23

telemetry

Answer 23

The science or process of measuring such things as pressure, speed, or temperature, sending the result usually by radio to a distant station, and recording the measurements there.

Question 24

telecommute

Answer 24

To work at home using an electronic link with a central office.

Question 25

oenophile

Answer 25

A person with an appreciation and usually knowledge of fine wine.

Question 26

philatelist

Answer 26

A person who collects or studies stamps.

Question 27

Anglophile

Answer 27

A person who greatly admires or favors England and English things.

Question 28

philanthropy

Answer 28

(1) A charitable act or gift. (2) An organization that distributes or is supported by charitable contributions.

Question 29

negligent

Answer 29

(1) Failing to take proper or normal care. (2) Marked by or likely to show neglect.

Question 30

abnegation

Answer 30

Self-denial.

Question 31

negligible

Answer 31

So small as to be neglected or disregarded.

Question 32

renege

Answer 32

To go back on a promise or commitment.