“X” Words

Question 1

Xenophobia (noun)

Answer 1

Dislike/hate towards foreigners
One of my colleagues can sound xenophobic, maybe he prefers his own people

Question 2

Xenial (adj)

Answer 2

Warm welcoming and hospitable
That’s such a xenial way of meeting someone

Question 3

Xenobiotic (Adj)

Answer 3

A chemical compound (such as drugs) that is foreign to a living organism
Coffee is a xenobiotic compound

Question 4

Xenology (noun)

Answer 4

The study of alien life/biology
In fictional movies, scientists may study xenology when attempting to reach other planets

Question 5

Xenophile (noun)

Answer 5

Someone who is interested/attracted to foreign things
Call me a xenophile but I prefer other countries’ lifestyles compared to our own

Question 6

Xylem (noun)

Answer 6

The tissue that transports water through a plant’s body
Xylem transports/stores water and nutrients whereas phloem transports sugars and proteins

Question 7

Xenomorphic (adj)

Answer 7

Having an unusual/strange alien looking form
What is that xenomorphic looking creature?

Question 8

Xanthic (adj)

Answer 8

Yellowish/tending towards the colour yellow
A xanthic flower is often a sunflower or a daffodil

Question 9

Xenogeneic (adj)

Answer 9

Originating or being a member from another species
The xenogenic symbiotes come from another planet

Question 10

X-acto (noun)

Answer 10

A small utility knife used for accurate cutting for heavy paper/card materials
You would need an X-acto knife for cutting card