This word is an adjective and describes something consisting of diverse ingredients.
What is heterogeneous
100
This word is a noun and means a direct contrast; opposition.
What is antithesis
100
This word is a noun and describes a lover of books, esp. for the fine or rare physical qualities of their paper, printing, binding, etc.
What is a bibliophile
100
Tax cuts and low interest rates did little to jumpstart the country's weakened ____________; jobs and education were essential to prosperity.
What is economy
100
hetero
What is different
200
This word is a noun and it describes the careful management of wealth, resources, and means of production
What is economy
200
This word is a noun and referes to the scientific study of the origin, the behavior, and the physical, social, and cultural development of humans
What is anthropology
200
This word can be used as a noun or an adjective and describes one who is familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures
What is cosmopolitan
200
Wearing Bermuda shorts and sandals to a State dinner at the White House would not be acting according to ____________.
What is protocol
200
prot, proto
What is first
300
This word is a noun and it describes one that inflicts retribution or vengeance. It also refers to an opponent or rival whom a person cannot best or overcome
What is nemisis
300
This word is an adjective and describes someone who is characterized by a hatred or mistrustful scorn for humankind
What is misanthropic
300
This word is a noun and describes a statement that is seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense and yet is perhaps true
What is paradox
300
By studying the cultures of primitive peoples, ________________ helps us to have a better understanding of our own culture.
What is anthropology
300
phan, phen, fan
What is to appear
400
This word is a noun and describes a product of fantasy or a figment of the imagination.
What is phantasm
400
This word is a noun and describes a short, witty poem expressing a single thought or observation
What is epigram
400
This word is a noun and means the state or quality of being of conforming to established doctrine, especially in religion
What is orthodoxy
400
Many residents and homeowners were justifiably _______________ toward the baseball stadium proposal, for they felt it would create excessive traffic problems in the surrounding neighborhood
What is antagonistic
400
ant, anti
What is against
500
This word is a noun and refers to a code prescribing strict adherence to precedence and etiquette
What is protocol
500
This word is a noun and refers to the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it
What is onomatopoeia
500
This word is a noun and describes a succession of rulers of the same line of descent
What is dynasty
500
Many of us must confront the _______________ that although we can often rely on family and friends we also are truly “alone” in the world – no one else can live our lives for us