Vocab Final Flashcards
Aristocracy
(N) form of government in which power is held by nobility
Autocracy
(N) system of government by one person with absolute power
Bureacracy
(N) system in which important decisions are made by state officials
Plutocracy
(N) government by the wealthy
Technocracy
(N) government control of society or industry by elite tech experts
Panacea
(N) solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases
Pandemonium
(N) Wild and noisy disorder or confusion, uproar
Panopoly
(N) complete and impressive collection of things
Pantomime
(N) dramatic entertainment
Encyclopedia
(N) book or set giving info on something
Orthopedic
(Adj) branch of medicine dealing with bones
Pedagogy
(N) method or practice of teaching of a racemic substance
Pedagogue
(N) teacher strict or pedentic
Pediatrics
(N) medicine dealing with children
Orthodontist
(N) type of dentist that specializes on crooked teeth
Orthodox
(Adj) confirming to what is traditionally expected or true
Orthography
(N) conventional spelling system of language
Orthopedist
(N) Specialist in conditions of the bones
Anachronism
(N) a thing belonging to a period other than in which it exists in
Synchronized
(V) cause to occur at the same time or rate
Chronicle
(N)(V) a factual written account of historical moments in order of their assurance
Kleptomania
(N) a recurrent urge to steal
Pyromania
(N) obsessive desire to set things on fire
Barometer
(N) An instrument for measuring atomic pressure
Chronometer
(N) instrument for measuring time
Odometer
(N) Instrument for measuring distance traveled by a vehicle
Photometer
(N) instrument for measuring the intensity of light
Speedometer
(N) instrument on a vehicles dashboard indicating its speed
Symmetry
(N) quality of being made up of exactly similar parts facing each other
Antagonist
(N) a person who opposes or is hostile to someone
Antibiotic
(N) a medicine that inhibits or destroys the growth of microorganisms
Antibody
(N) blood protein produced in response to and counteracting a specific antigen
Antidote
(V)(N) medicine taken or given to counter act a particular poison
Antihistamine
(N) drug that inhibits physiological effect of histamine; used for allergies
Antiseptic
(Adj) denoting substance that prevent growth of disease causing organisms
Antipathy
(N) deep seeded feeling or dislike
Antitoxin
(N) an antibody that counter acts a toxin
Diathermy
(N) a surgical technique involving the production of heat
Thermometer
(N) an instrument indicating temperature
Thermal
(Adj) relating to heat
Thermonuclear
(Adj) using nuclear reactions that only occur at high heat
Thermostat
(N) a device that automatically regulates temperature
Antithesis
(N) a person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something
Epithet
(N) descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristics
Synthesis
(N) combination or composition
Synthetic
(Adj) made by chemical synthesis
Thesis
(N) statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved
Adroit
(Adj) clever or skillful in using the hands or mind
Ambidextrous
(Adj) able to use right and left hands well
Apprentice
(N)(V) a person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer
Aptitude
(N) natural ability to do something. Suitability or fitness
Artisan
(N) a worker in a skilled trade, especially involves making with hands
Dexterity
(N) skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands
Versatile
(Adj) able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities. changeable, inconstant
Audacious
(Adj) a) bold, fearlessly daring
b) too bold, insolent
Dauntless
(Adj) very brave, fearless
Explaoit
(N) an act remarkable for its daring
Fortitude
(N) firm courage; patient endurance of pain or hardship
Indomitable
(Adj) invincible, unconquerable
Plucky
(Adj) brave, resolute, spirited
Rash
(Adj) reckless, impetuous, taking too much risk
Alias
(A) An assumed name
Clandestine
(Adj) secret, concealed
Enigma
(N) Riddle, mystery, puzzling statement
Latent
(Adj) Dormant, potential, present but not showing itself
Lurk
(V) Lie in ambush
Seclude
(V) Hide, shut apart from others
Stealthy
(Adj) Secret in action or character; shy
Discreet
(Adj) Showing good judgement in speech and action; wisely cautious
Heed
(V) Give careful attention to
Meticulous
(Adj) excessively careful about small details
Scrupulous
(Adj) Conscientious, strict, precise
Scrutinize
(V) Examine closely, inspect
Solicitude
(N) Concern, anxiety
Vigilance
(N) Alertness, caution, watchfulness
Wary
(Adj) On ones guard, cautious, vigilant
Compulsory
(Adj) required, mandatory by an authority
Entail
(V) impose, involve as a necessary requirement
Essence
(N) core, fundamental part
Gratuitous
(Adj) uncalled for, unwarranted
Imperative
(Adj)(n) urgent, not to be avoided
Indispensable
(Adj) essential
Oblige
(V) compel, force
Condiment
(N) a seasoning for food like salt and pepper
Devour
(V) eat up greedily, like glutton
Edible
(Adj) something a person can eat; non poisonous