A Pandemic is a disease prevalent over a whole country or the world. An Epidemic is a widespread occurrence in a community. Endemic means regularly found among particular people or in a certain area. A Germicide kills germs.

A Soliloquy is an act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself, especially by a character in a play. A Synopsis is a short summary. Oratory is public speaking. A Monologue is a long speech by one person (who may be addressing others).

Gullible means easily persuaded to believe something; credulous. Impetuous means acting on impulse. A Pedant is concerned with minor details. A Sceptic doubts the truth.

Logic is reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity. Ecology is the study of organisms and their environment. Geology is the study of the Earth. Psephology is the study of elections.

Xenophobia is dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries. Acrophobia is the fear of heights. Claustrophobia is the fear of closed spaces. Antipathy is a deep-seated aversion.

Lethargy is a lack of energy and enthusiasm; a state of inactivity. Xenophobia is the fear of foreigners. Antipathy is a deep-seated aversion. Integrity is the quality of being honest.

A Philistine is a person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts. A Pedant is concerned with minor details. A Philanthropist promotes the welfare of others. A Sceptic doubts the truth.

A Pedant is a person who is excessively concerned with minor details and rules or with displaying academic learning. A Philistine is indifferent to art. A Spendthrift wastes money. Gullible means easily deceived.

A Massacre is the indiscriminate and brutal slaughter of many people. Matricide is killing one's mother. Mariticide is killing one's spouse. Vaticide is killing a prophet.

A Kakistocracy is a system of government that is run by the worst, least qualified, or most unscrupulous citizens. A Monarchy is rule by a king or queen. A Theocracy is rule by divine guidance.