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A quiz with 4 vocab words from each subject (except math)
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1
What does "
rapport
" mean?
a vicious argument
a physical fight or altercation
a relationship characterized by harmony or accord
none of the above
2
What does "
porta fidei
" mean?
path of the spirit
none of the above
door of faith
door of god
3
What does "elucidate" mean?
to elude or hypnotize
to make clear
spotless; pure
to bring forth or elicit
4
What does
interstellar
mean?
Close in proximity to celestial bodies
In-between stars
Far from stars
In-between celestial bodies
5
What does "
iconography
" mean?
The worship of false or physical idols
the visual images and symbols used to portray a subject
none of the above
A visual language used in non-literate societies
6
What is a "stock index"?
none of the above
a measurement of a section of the stock market
a list of comparative values of assets or physical items
a chart of a company's inventory or stock of product
7
What does
subatomic particle
mean?
material larger than a molecule
material smaller than an atom
material larger than an atom
material smaller than a molecule
8
What is a
divertimento
?
a short sonata
a change made to a music theme
A suite written as background music for a dance party
a grouping of movements that belong together
9
What does "imperiously" mean?
a haughty manner, dictatorial, overbearing
none of the above
a dangerous or perilous action
an elevated or precarious journey
10
What does "paroxysms" mean?
a neurological disease
a passionate verbal disagreement
sudden attacks
fits of rage or strong emotion
11
What does
jettison
mean?
removal of independence
orientation of an aircraft with respect to the horizon
to throw off or cast off an object from a vehicle
the giving of a special right or privilege
12
What is a
nucleus
when referring to space science?
none of the above
the center and most important part of an object
the center of an atom consisting of protons and neutrons
the particles that orbit neuronal clusters
13
What does "deference" mean?
to defend or argue in favor of
harmful, destructive
to stray from the main point
submitting to the wishes or judgement of another
14
What does the acronym "ICE" stand for?
Intellectual Copyright Enforcement
International Currency Exchange
International Customs Enforcement
Immigration Customs Enforcement
15
What does "
taciturn
" mean?
inclined to silence
cruel or unkind
explosive in behavior or attitude
loud or bombastic
16
What is a
retrograde inversion
?
a music line which is performed backwards
none of the above
a variation of a melody performed upside-down
a music line that is performed backwards and upside-down
17
What is a
virtuoso
?
a person who is highly skilled in music or other art
a child with exceptional talent or skill
A soloist capable of hitting the highest notes
A soloist capable of hitting the lowest notes
18
What is an
oratorio
?
the technique of writing music to reflect a literal meaning
none of the above
music for chorus on a religious subject w/o solos
a large musical composition usually w/ a religious theme
19
What does "biomass" mean?
the qualities of living organisms
the amount of living matter
none of the above
the conditions necessary for to support life
20
What does the word
cryogenic
mean?
the administration of a pregnancy test
physics about the property and effects of low temperatures
dealing with problems in a sensible and logical way
Molecular science dealing with genetics
21
What does
man-rating
mean?
The promotion of a principle or idea
a hinged and extendable portion of an aircraft wing
the certification of a spacecraft as safe for humans
a scaffold tower built on a rocket launch pad
22
What is the meaning of the word
ballasted
?
heavy material carried on a rocket to simulate a payload
an small change in tragectory
a type of telescope
a model of the cosmos
23
What does "aesthetic" mean?
A frame of rows of beads used for calculations
pertaining to appearances or beauty
pertaining to aerodynamic properties
none of the above
24
What is a
cosmologist
?
A scientist who studies the oceans
A hairdresser or makeup artist
A professor of earth science
A scientists who study the universe
25
What does " belligerent" mean?
engaged in war
to reject or renounce
to give a false idea of
bold or brash in demeanor
26
What does "
iconoclastic
" mean in a religious context?
Worship of religious icons
Removal of religious icons
Ignorance of art as a religious expression
attacking cherished beliefs and long-held traditions
27
What is "
intellectual property
?"
Both 2 and 3
2)a work or invention that is the result of creativity
1)Knowledge acquired through publicly funded programs
3)Creative work that can be patented or copyrighted
28
What does "
puritanical
" mean?
Enforcing laws
practicing strict religious or moral behavior
None of the above
Practicing the Protestant religion
