unit27

Question 1

nanotechnology

Answer 1

The science of manipulating materials on an atomic or molecular scale, especially to build microscopic devices such as robots.

Question 2

nanosecond

Answer 2

One billionth of a second.

Question 3

nanostructure

Answer 3

An arrangement, structure, or part of something of molecular dimensions.

Question 4

nanoparticle

Answer 4

A tiny particle whose size is measured in billionths of a meter.

Question 5

superfluous

Answer 5

Beyond what is needed; extra.

Question 6

insuperable

Answer 6

Incapable of being solved or overcome.

Question 7

supersede

Answer 7

To take the place of; to replace with something newer or more useful.

Question 8

superlative

Answer 8

Supreme, excellent.

Question 9

debase

Answer 9

To lower the value or reputation of someone or something.

Question 10

defamation

Answer 10

The harming of someone’s reputation by libel or slander.

Question 11

degenerative

Answer 11

Causing the body or part of the body to become weaker or less able to function as time passes.

Question 12

dejection

Answer 12

Sadness, depression, or lowness of spirits.

Question 13

null

Answer 13

(1) Having no legal power; invalid. (2) Having no elements.

Question 14

nullity

Answer 14

(1) Nothingness. (2) A mere nothing.

Question 15

nullify

Answer 15

(1) To cancel legally. (2) To cause something to lose its value or to have no effect.

Question 16

annulment

Answer 16

An official statement that something is no longer valid.

Question 17

armada

Answer 17

A large group of warships or boats.

Question 18

armistice

Answer 18

An agreement to stop fighting a war; a truce.

Question 19

armory

Answer 19

A place where weapons are made or stored.

Question 20

disarming

Answer 20

Tending to remove any feelings of unfriendliness or distrust.

Question 21

upsurge

Answer 21

A rapid or sudden increase or rise.

Question 22

insurgency

Answer 22

A usually violent attempt to take control of a government; a rebellion or uprising.

Question 23

counterinsurgent

Answer 23

A person taking military or political action against guerrillas or revolutionaries.

Question 24

resurgent

Answer 24

Rising again into life, activity, or prominence.

Question 25

stratum

Answer 25

(1) A layer of a substance, especially one of a series of layers. (2) A level of society made up of people of the same rank or position.

Question 26

stratification

Answer 26

The process or state of being formed, deposited, or arranged in layers.

Question 27

substrate

Answer 27

(1) An underlying layer. (2) The base on which an organism lives.

Question 28

stratocumulus

Answer 28

A low-lying cloud formation appearing as extensive and often dark horizontal layers, with tops rounded into large balls or rolls.

Question 29

lateral

Answer 29

Of or relating to the side.

Question 30

bilateral

Answer 30

Involving two groups or countries.

Question 31

collateral

Answer 31

(1) Associated but of secondary importance. (2) Related but not in a direct or close way.

Question 32

equilateral

Answer 32

Having all sides or faces equal.

Question 33

appendectomy

Answer 33

Surgical removal of the human appendix.

Question 34

gastrectomy

Answer 34

Surgical removal of all or part of the stomach.

Question 35

tonsillectomy

Answer 35

Surgical removal of the tonsils.

Question 36

mastectomy

Answer 36

Surgical removal of all or part of the breast.

Question 37

iatrogenic

Answer 37

Caused accidentally by medical treatment.

Question 38

bariatric

Answer 38

Relating to or specializing in the treatment of obesity.

Question 39

geriatric

Answer 39

Of or relating to old people.

Question 40

podiatrist

Answer 40

A doctor who treats injuries and diseases of the foot.