unit21

Question 1

subconscious

Answer 1

Existing in the mind just below the level of awareness.

Question 2

subjugate

Answer 2

To bring under control and rule as a subject; conquer, subdue.

Question 3

subliminal

Answer 3

Not quite strong enough to be sensed or perceived consciously.

Question 4

subversion

Answer 4

(1) An attempt to overthrow a government by working secretly from within. (2) The corrupting of someone or something by weakening their morals, loyalty, or faith.

Question 5

hyperactive

Answer 5

Excessively active.

Question 6

hyperbole

Answer 6

Extreme exaggeration.

Question 7

hypertension

Answer 7

High blood pressure.

Question 8

hyperventilate

Answer 8

To breathe rapidly and deeply.

Question 9

preclude

Answer 9

To make impossible beforehand; prevent.

Question 10

precocious

Answer 10

Showing the qualities or abilities of an adult at an unusually early age.

Question 11

predispose

Answer 11

(1) To influence in advance in order to create a particular attitude. (2) To make one more likely to develop a particular disease or physical condition.

Question 12

prerequisite

Answer 12

Something that is required in advance to achieve a goal or to carry out a function.

Question 13

paraphrase

Answer 13

To restate the meaning (of something written or spoken) in different words.

Question 14

paralegal

Answer 14

Of, relating to, or being a trained assistant to a lawyer.

Question 15

paramedic

Answer 15

A specially trained medical technician licensed to provide a wide range of emergency services before or during transportation to a hospital.

Question 16

paramilitary

Answer 16

Relating to a force formed on a military pattern, especially as a possible backup military force.

Question 17

metadata

Answer 17

Data that provides information about other data.

Question 18

metaphorical

Answer 18

Relating to a figure of speech in which a word or phrase meaning one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a similarity between them.

Question 19

metaphysics

Answer 19

The part of philosophy having to do with the ultimate causes and basic nature of things.

Question 20

metonymy

Answer 20

A figure of speech in which the name of one thing is used for the name of something else that is associated with it or related to it.

Question 21

percolate

Answer 21

(1) To trickle or filter through something porous. (2) To become spread through.

Question 22

pervade

Answer 22

To spread through all parts of something.

Question 23

permeate

Answer 23

(1) To spread throughout. (2) To pass through the pores or small openings of.

Question 24

persevere

Answer 24

To keep at something in spite of difficulties, opposition, or discouragement.

Question 25

antagonist

Answer 25

A person who opposes or is unfriendly toward another; an opponent.

Question 26

antigen

Answer 26

A chemical substance (such as a protein) that, when introduced into the body, causes the body to form antibodies against it.

Question 27

antipathy

Answer 27

A strong dislike.

Question 28

antithesis

Answer 28

(1) The contrast or opposition of ideas. (2) The exact opposite.

Question 29

contraband

Answer 29

Goods that are forbidden by law to be owned or brought into or out of a country; smuggled goods.

Question 30

contraindication

Answer 30

Something (such as a symptom or condition) that makes a particular treatment, medication, or procedure likely to be unsafe.

Question 31

contravene

Answer 31

(1) To go against or act contrary to; to violate. (2) To oppose in an argument, to contradict.

Question 32

contrarian

Answer 32

A person who takes a contrary position or attitude, especially an investor who buys shares of stock when most others are selling or sells when others are buying.