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The root '-cide' means:
Easy 1 Mark
Homicide, suicide all end in -cide.
A killing of
B study of
C fear of
D place for
2
The root '-ology' means:
Easy 1 Mark
Biology = study of life.
A fear of
B study of
C lover of
D writing of
3
The root '-phobia' means:
Easy 1 Mark
Phobia = irrational fear.
A obsession
B study of
C fear of
D hatred of
4
The root '-mania' means:
Easy 1 Mark
Mania = compulsive urge.
A fear
B place
C study
D obsession or craving
5
One who hates women is a:
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gyn = woman.
A Misogynist
B Misanthrope
C Misogamist
D Philanthropist
6
One who hates marriage is a:
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gamy = marriage.
A Misogynist
B Misogamist
C Misanthrope
D Bachelor
7
A person who appreciates fine food is a:
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Gourmet = refined taste.
A Gourmand
B Connoisseur
C Gourmet
D Aesthete
8
One fond of eating to excess (a greedy eater) is a:
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Gourmand overeats.
A Gourmet
B Connoisseur
C Glutton-aesthete
D Gourmand
9
One who collects coins is a:
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Coins -> numismatist.
A Numismatist
B Philatelist
C Lexicographer
D Cartographer
10
One who collects stamps is a:
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Stamps -> philatelist.
A Numismatist
B Philatelist
C Calligrapher
D Plagiarist
11
A soldier who fights merely for money is a:
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Mercenary works for pay.
A Veteran
B Martyr
C Mercenary
D Fugitive
12
One who can speak many languages is a:
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poly = many languages.
A Lexicographer
B Demagogue
C Sycophant
D Polyglot
13
One who walks in their sleep is a:
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Ambulate = to walk.
A Somnambulist
B Somniloquist
C Insomniac
D Truant
14
One who talks in their sleep is a:
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Loquacious = talkative.
A Somnambulist
B Somniloquist
C Demagogue
D Polyglot
15
One who steals others' writings and passes them as his own is a:
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Plagiarism = literary theft.
A Iconoclast
B Polyglot
C Plagiarist
D Lexicographer
16
A leader who stirs people through emotion and prejudice is a:
Hard 1 Mark
Demagogue exploits emotions.
A Patriot
B Martyr
C Altruist
D Demagogue
17
A flatterer who praises others for personal gain is a:
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Sycophant = bootlicker.
A Sycophant
B Cynic
C Aesthete
D Veteran
18
One who compiles dictionaries is a:
Hard 1 Mark
Lexicon -> lexicographer.
A Cartographer
B Lexicographer
C Calligrapher
D Philatelist
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One who attacks established beliefs and traditions is an:
Easy 1 Mark
Iconoclast breaks 'idols'.
A Optimist
B Patriot
C Iconoclast
D Novice
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A place where birds are kept is an:
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Avi = bird.
A Apiary
B Aquarium
C Hangar
D Aviary
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