The Weather is HUMID - Answers1. A single-cell creature, one that has only one set of chromosomes. Haploid (from the Greek haplous, meaning single) is a noun or adjective pertaining to organisms that have only one set of chromosomes; we diploids look askance at them.2. Flattering. The aide was called a toady, because of his insincere flattery and generally unctuous behavior toward higher-ups. (It’s from Latin unctus, act of anointing, smearing oil on.) 3. An uneasy feeling (it’s from French mal, bad, and aise, ease). As she stared at the challenging word quiz, a feeling of malaise crept over her. 4. Likely to happen soon. Thinking a storm was imminent, the captain headed for safe harbor. (It’s from Latin imminere, to overhang.) 5. No longer agile, worn out by old age, illness, or troubles. They looked like decrepit old geezers, but they trounced us in tennis doubles. (Latin decrepitus literally means broken down.) |
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