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Question 1

median

Answer 1

In the middle; especially, having a value that is in the middle of a series of values arranged from smallest to largest.

Question 2

mediate

Answer 2

(1) To work with opposing sides in an argument or dispute in order to get an agreement. (2) To achieve a settlement or agreement by working with the opposing sides.

Question 3

intermediary

Answer 3

A person who works with opposing sides in a dispute in order to bring about an agreement.

Question 4

mediocrity

Answer 4

The quality of being not very good.

Question 5

rhomboid

Answer 5

In geometry, a shape with four sides where only the opposite sides and angles are equal.

Question 6

deltoid

Answer 6

A large muscle of the shoulder.

Question 7

dendroid

Answer 7

Resembling a tree in form.

Question 8

humanoid

Answer 8

Looking or acting like a human.

Question 9

endoscope

Answer 9

A lighted tubular medical instrument for viewing the interior or a hollow organ or body part that typically has one or more channels to permit passage of surgical instruments.

Question 10

arthroscopic

Answer 10

Relating to a fiber-optic instrument that is inserted through an incision near a joint to examine the joint’s interior.

Question 11

laparoscopy

Answer 11

Examination of the interior of the abdomen using a fiber-optic instrument inserted through a cut in the abdomen’s wall.

Question 12

oscilloscope

Answer 12

An instrument that shows visual images of changing electrical current on a screen.

Question 13

transient

Answer 13

(1) Not lasting long; short-lived. (2) Passing through a place and staying only briefly.

Question 14

transfiguration

Answer 14

A change in form or appearance; a glorifying spiritual change.

Question 15

transponder

Answer 15

A radio or radar set that emits a radio signal after receiving such a signal.

Question 16

transcendent

Answer 16

(1) Exceeding or rising above usual limits; supreme. (2) Beyond comprehension; beyond ordinary experience or material existence.

Question 17

proactive

Answer 17

Acting in anticipation of future problems, needs, or changes.

Question 18

pro bono

Answer 18

Being, involved in, or doing professional work, and especially legal work, donated for the public good.

Question 19

proponent

Answer 19

One who argues in favor of something: advocate.

Question 20

pro forma

Answer 20

Done or existing as something that is required but that has little true meaning or importance.

Question 21

protrude

Answer 21

To jut out from the surrounding surface or context.

Question 22

prophylaxis

Answer 22

Measures designed to preserve health and prevent the spread of disease.

Question 23

promulgate

Answer 23

(1) To proclaim or make public. (2) To put (a law) into effect.

Question 24

prologue

Answer 24

(1) An introduction to a literary work. (2) An introductory event or development.

Question 25

remorse

Answer 25

A deep regret arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs.

Question 26

reiterate

Answer 26

To state or do over again or repeatedly.

Question 27

rejuvenate

Answer 27

To make young or youthful again; to give new vigor to.

Question 28

reconcile

Answer 28

(1) To make agree. (2) To make friendly again.

Question 29

reciprocal

Answer 29

(1) Done, given, or felt equally by both sides. (2) Related to each other in such a way that one completes the other or is the equal of the other.

Question 30

rebut

Answer 30

(1) To oppose by argument. (2) To prove to be wrong.

Question 31

revoke

Answer 31

To officially cancel the power or effect of something (such as a law, order, or privilege).

Question 32

regress

Answer 32

To return to an earlier and usually worse or less developed condition or state.

Question 33

dermal

Answer 33

Relating to the skin and especially to the dermis.

Question 34

epidermis

Answer 34

The outer layer of the skin.

Question 35

taxidermist

Answer 35

One who prepares, stuffs, and mounts the skins of dead animals.

Question 36

dermatitis

Answer 36

Inflammation of the skin.

Question 37

endocrine

Answer 37

(1) A hormone. (2) Any of several glands (such as the thyroid) that pour their secretions directly into the blood or lymph.

Question 38

endodontic

Answer 38

Relating to a branch of dentistry that deals with the pulp of the teeth.

Question 39

endogenous

Answer 39

Developing or originating within a cell, organ, body, or system.

Question 40

endorphin

Answer 40

Any of a group of proteins in the brain that are able to relieve pain.