Anthropology Vocabulary Quiz

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Which term refers to the practice of being married to one person at a time?

Polygamy

Misogamy

Bigamy

Monogamy (correct)

What is the term for the act of marrying someone while still legally married to another?

Polygamy

Polygyny

Bigamy (correct)

Monogamy

Which of the following is a synonym for philanthropy?

Miserliness

Greed

Selfishness

Charity (correct)

What does misogamy mean?

Dislike or avoidance of marriage Signup and view all the answers

What is the practice of having more than one spouse simultaneously called?

Polygamy Signup and view all the answers

Who is characterized as a polygynist?

An individual with multiple wives Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes a person who studies human societies and cultures?

Anthropologist Signup and view all the answers

What is the opposite of philanthropy?

Selfishness Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'altercation' refer to?

A noisy argument or disagreement Signup and view all the answers

Which word is an antonym of 'dexterous'?

Clumsy Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of anthropology?

The study of human societies and cultures Signup and view all the answers

Which adjective could describe someone who is able to use both hands equally well?

Ambidextrous Signup and view all the answers

Which of these words is synonymous with 'sinister'?

Eerie Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'gauche' imply about an individual's behavior?

Awkward and unsophisticated Signup and view all the answers

Which word best describes someone clever in using their mind or hands?

Adroit Signup and view all the answers

What is a synonym for 'dexterity'?

Agility Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of an egoist?

Self-centered and focused on personal benefits Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes someone who excessively talks about their achievements?

Egotist Signup and view all the answers

What defines an altruist in a social context?

A person selflessly concerned for others' welfare Signup and view all the answers

How would you best describe an extrovert?

Outgoing and enjoys interacting with others Signup and view all the answers

Which personality type describes someone with traits of both extroversion and introversion?

Ambivert Signup and view all the answers

A misanthrope is best defined as someone who:

Dislikes humankind and avoids social interactions Signup and view all the answers

What does the term misogynist refer to?

Someone who dislikes or is prejudiced against women Signup and view all the answers

What is the main belief of a misogamist?

Rejects the idea of marriage entirely Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'indigenous'?

Originating in a particular place Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes a teacher who is often seen as pedantic?

Pedagogue Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of pedagogy?

Innovative teaching methods Signup and view all the answers

Which description is accurate for a demagogue?

A leader appealing to popular desires Signup and view all the answers

What does the field of dermatology focus on?

Skin and its diseases Signup and view all the answers

What does taxidermy involve?

Preserving animal skins for display Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic describes a hypodermic needle?

Relating to beneath the skin Signup and view all the answers

Which is NOT a synonym for pedagogy?

Animal biology Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of senility?

Cognitive decline due to old age Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes a person recovering after illness or medical treatment?

Convalescent Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean if something is described as obsolescent?

It is becoming outdated Signup and view all the answers

What is a philologist primarily concerned with?

Analyzing historical texts and language Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a senescent tree?

Showing signs of decline and aging Signup and view all the answers

What term describes a person with a personality disorder characterized by persistent antisocial behavior and impaired empathy?

Psychopath Signup and view all the answers

An entomologist specializes in the study of what?

Insects Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines chiromancy?

Practice of palm reading Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of a psychotic individual?

Exhibiting delusions and hallucinations Signup and view all the answers

What is the antonym of obsolescent?

Modern Signup and view all the answers

Which field does a semanticist primarily focus on?

The study of word meanings and language Signup and view all the answers

What does the term cacography refer to?

Bad handwriting or spelling Signup and view all the answers

Which synonym is NOT associated with the term psychic?

Ordinary Signup and view all the answers

A senile person typically exhibits which of the following characteristics?

Cognitive decline Signup and view all the answers

What term is used for someone who practices palm reading?

Chiromancer Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following words is an antonym of senile?

Vigorous Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Core Vocabulary-I

Egoist (noun): A person who is self-centered and primarily concerned with their own benefits. Synonyms: self-seeker, narcissist, selfish person. Antonyms: altruist, humanitarian, philanthropist.
Egotist (noun): A person who talks excessively about themselves and their achievements. Synonyms: braggart, self-boaster, show-off. Antonyms: modest person, humble person, self-deprecator.
Altruist (noun): A person who is selflessly concerned for the welfare of others. Synonyms: philanthropist, humanitarian, benefactor. Antonyms: egoist, selfish person, self-seeker.
Extrovert (noun): A person who is outgoing, sociable, and enjoys interacting with others. Synonyms: socializer, outgoing person, gregarious individual. Antonyms: introvert, shy person, reserved individual.
Ambivert (noun): A person whose personality has a balance of both extrovert and introvert traits. Synonyms: balanced personality, versatile person. Antonyms: extreme extrovert, extreme introvert.
Misanthrope (noun): A person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society. Synonyms: cynic, recluse. Antonyms: humanitarian, philanthropist.
Misogynist (noun): A person who dislikes or is prejudiced against women. Synonyms: woman-hater, sexist. Antonyms: feminist, egalitarian.
Misogamist (noun): A person who dislikes or avoids marriage. Synonyms: anti-marriage individual, marriage-opposer. Antonyms: marriage advocate, spouse, partner.
Ascetic (noun): A person who practices severe self-discipline and abstains from indulgence, often for religious reasons. Synonyms: hermit, monk, recluse. Antonyms: hedonist, pleasure-seeker, epicure.
Egocentric (adjective): Thinking only of oneself, without regard for the feelings or desires of others. Synonyms: self-centered, narcissistic, self-focused. Antonyms: altruistic, selfless, considerate.
Egomaniac (noun): A person who is obsessively preoccupied with their own needs, desires, or interests. Synonyms: narcissist, self-obsessed person, egotist. Antonyms: modest person, altruist.
Alter (verb): To change or modify something. Synonyms: modify, adjust, change. Antonyms: maintain, preserve, keep.
Alteration (noun): The action or process of changing something. Synonyms: modification, change, adjustment. Antonyms: preservation, maintenance, stability.
Alternate (adjective): Occurring by turns; every other. Synonyms: alternating, every other, substitute. Antonyms: continuous, non-alternating, fixed.
Alternative (noun): A choice or option between two or more possibilities. Synonyms: option, choice, substitute. Antonyms: necessity, requirement, only option.
Alter Ego (noun): A second self or different version of oneself. Synonyms: second self, other identity, persona. Antonyms: true self, original self.
Altercation (noun): A noisy argument or disagreement. Synonyms: argument, dispute, squabble, fracas, scuffle, brawl. Antonyms: agreement, harmony, reconciliation.
Dexterous (adjective): Skillful and adept, especially with the hands. Synonyms: skilled, adept, nimble. Antonyms: clumsy, awkward, unskilled.
Ambidextrous (adjective): Able to use both hands equally well. Synonyms: two-handed, versatile. Antonyms: one-handed, unskilled.
Dexterity (noun): Skill and ease in using the hands or body. Synonyms: skill, agility, proficiency. Antonyms: clumsiness, ineptitude, awkwardness.
Adroit (adjective): Clever or skillful in using the hands or mind. Synonyms: skillful, adept, clever. Antonyms: inept, clumsy, unskilled.
Sinister (adjective): Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen. Synonyms: threatening, menacing, eerie, evil, ominous, strange. Antonyms: benign, innocent, friendly.
Gauche (adjective): Lacking ease or grace; unsophisticated and socially awkward. Synonyms: awkward, clumsy, unpolished. Antonyms: graceful, sophisticated, polished.
Anthropology (noun): The study of human societies, cultures, and their development. Synonyms: human science, social science. Antonyms: (no direct antonyms; related fields include history, sociology).
Monogamy (noun): The practice of being married to one person at a time. Synonyms: single-partner marriage, exclusivity. Antonyms: polygamy, bigamy.
Bigamy (noun): The act of marrying one person while still legally married to another. Synonyms: double marriage, dual marriage. Antonyms: monogamy, single marriage.
Polygamy (noun): The practice of having more than one spouse simultaneously. Synonyms: multiple marriages, poly marriage. Antonyms: monogamy, single-partner marriage.
Misogamy (noun): The dislike or avoidance of marriage. Synonyms: anti-marriage stance, marriage avoidance. Antonyms: monogamy, pro-marriage.
Philanthropy (noun): The desire to promote the welfare of others, typically through donations and charitable actions. Synonyms: charity, benevolence, generosity. Antonyms: miserliness, selfishness, greed.
Polygynist (noun): A person who practices or supports polygyny, where one man has multiple wives. Synonyms: poly-marrier (specific to polygyny). Antonyms: monogamist, single-partner individual.
Anthropologist (noun): A person who studies anthropology. Synonyms: human scientist, cultural researcher. Antonyms: (no direct antonyms; related fields include historian, sociologist).
Indigenous (adjective): Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native. Synonyms: native, aboriginal, original. Antonyms: foreign, exotic, introduced.
Pedagogue (noun): A teacher or educator, often with a connotation of being pedantic. Synonyms: teacher, educator, instructor. Antonyms: student, learner.
Pedagogy (noun): The method and practice of teaching, especially in education. Synonyms: teaching method, education theory. Antonyms: (no direct antonyms; related concepts include ignorance, non-education).
Demagogue (noun): A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than using rational argument. Synonyms: rabble-rouser, agitator, populist. Antonyms: rational leader, statesman, diplomat.
Dermatology (noun): The branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases. Synonyms: skin medicine, dermatological science. Antonyms: (no direct antonyms; related fields include general medicine, internal medicine).
Taxidermy (noun): The art of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of animals for display. Synonyms: animal mounting, specimen preservation. Antonyms: (no direct antonyms; related concepts include naturalism, live specimens).
Hypodermic (adjective): Relating to or located beneath the skin. Synonyms: subcutaneous, under-the-skin. Antonyms: (no direct antonyms; related concepts include superficial, external).
Pachyderm (noun): A thick-skinned animal, such as an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus. Synonyms: thick-skinned animal, large mammal. Antonyms: (no direct antonyms; related concepts include thin-skinned animals).
Epidermis (noun): The outer layer of skin. Synonyms: outer skin layer, surface layer. Antonyms: dermis (inner skin layer), subcutaneous layer.
Ophthalmologist (noun): A medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Synonyms: eye doctor, eye specialist. Antonyms: optometrist (less specialized), general practitioner.
Monocle (noun): A single lens used to correct or enhance vision in one eye. Synonyms: eye glass, single lens. Antonyms: (no direct antonyms; related concepts include bifocals, spectacles).
Ocular (adjective): Related to the eyes or vision. Synonyms: eye-related, visual. Antonyms: (no direct antonyms; related concepts include non-visual, aural).
Binoculars (noun): Optical instruments with two lenses for each eye, used for seeing distant objects. Synonyms: field glasses, spyglass. Antonyms: (no direct antonyms; related concepts include naked eye viewing).
Inoculate (verb): To introduce a vaccine into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease. Synonyms: vaccinate, immunize, protect. Antonyms: infect, expose, endanger.
Psyche (noun): The human mind, soul, or spirit. Synonyms: mind, soul, spirit, deepest thoughts of feelings of a person. Antonyms: (no direct antonyms; related concepts include physical, body).
Psychic (adjective): Relating to the mind or soul; also refers to someone who claims to have abilities beyond normal perception. Synonyms: mental, intuitive, paranormal. Antonyms: physical, material, ordinary.
Psychopath (noun): A person with a personality disorder characterized by persistent antisocial behavior, impaired empathy, and egotistical traits. Synonyms: sociopath, lunatic, madman. Antonyms: empath, well-adjusted person, sane person.
Psychotic (adjective): Pertaining to severe mental disorders that affect perception of reality. Synonyms: delusional, insane, disturbed. Antonyms: sane, rational, balanced.
Chiromancy (noun): The practice of palm reading to predict the future or interpret personality traits. Synonyms: palmistry, palm reading. Antonyms: (no direct antonyms; related concepts include skepticism, scientific analysis).
Chiromancer (noun): A person who practices chiromancy or palm reading. Synonyms: palm reader, fortune teller. Antonyms: (no direct antonyms; related concepts include skeptic, non-believer).
Philologist (noun): A person who studies language in written historical sources; a linguist. Synonyms: linguist, language scholar. Antonyms: non-linguist, layperson.
Entomologist (noun): A scientist who studies insects. Synonyms: insect scientist, bug specialist. Antonyms: (no direct antonyms; related fields include zoologist, biologist).
Semanticist (noun): A person who studies semantics, the meaning of words and language. Synonyms: meaning theorist, linguist. Antonyms: (no direct antonyms; related fields include non-linguist, layperson).
Cacography (noun): Bad handwriting or spelling. Synonyms: poor handwriting, bad spelling. Antonyms: calligraphy, neat handwriting.
Senile (adjective): Showing the weaknesses or diseases of old age, often characterized by dementia or cognitive decline. Synonyms: aged, decrepit, feeble. Antonyms: youthful, vigorous, robust.
Senility (noun): The condition of being senile, typically involving cognitive decline or mental deterioration due to old age. Synonyms: old age, dementia, decrepitude. Antonyms: youthfulness, mental sharpness, vitality.
Senescent (adjective): Growing old or aging, often showing signs of decline or deterioration. Synonyms: aging, elderly, declining. Antonyms: youthful, vibrant, fresh.
Convalescent (noun): A person recovering after illness or medical treatment. Synonyms: recovering, recuperating. Antonyms: sick, ill, ailing.
Obsolescent (adjective): Becoming obsolete or outdated; falling into disuse. Synonyms: outdated, archaic, antiquated. Antonyms: modern, current, up-to-date.

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