Anthropology Vocabulary Quiz

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.