Quizlino Glossary

Expand your vocabulary and master key terms in Science, History, Tech, Cinema, and General Trivia.

Photosynthesis The biological process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize nutrients from carbon dioxide and water.
Entropy A thermodynamic quantity representing the unavailability of a system's thermal energy for conversion into mechanical work; often described as degree of disorder.
Supernova A colossal astronomical explosion occurring at the end of a massive star's life cycle, releasing immense energy and temporarily outshining entire galaxies.
Catalyst A chemical substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change.

Algorithm A finite set of unambiguous, step-by-step instructions or rules designed to solve a specific mathematical or computational problem.
Cryptography The mathematical science of securing digital information by converting readable data (plaintext) into an unreadable scrambled format (ciphertext).
API (Application Programming Interface) A set of protocols and tools that allows separate software applications to securely communicate, request data, and share services with one another.
Compiler A specialized system software that translates high-level source code (written by programmers) into low-level machine code that a computer CPU executes.

Feudalism A medieval social and military system in Europe where land was held by vassals in exchange for military service, agricultural labor, and loyalty to lords.
Renaissance A great cultural, artistic, and scientific rebirth in Europe spanning from the 14th to the 17th century, emphasizing classical learning and humanism.
Suffrage The civil and political right to vote in public elections. Historically, suffrage movements fought to extend voting rights to women and minority groups.
Dynasty A succession of rulers from the same family line or lineage, commonly seen in monarchies and ancient imperial governments (e.g. Ming dynasty).

Cinematography The art, science, and technique of recording motion pictures, including camera angles, lens selections, camera movements, and lighting layouts.
Screenplay The written blueprint or script for a film, detailing character dialogues, scene descriptions, physical actions, and structural beats.
Storyboard A sequence of drawings, sketches, or reference panels representing the individual shots planned for a film or animation production.

Inflation The general and progressive increase in prices of goods and services over time, which subsequently reduces the purchasing power of a currency unit.
GDP (Gross Domestic Product) The total monetary or market value of all finished goods and services produced within a country's borders during a specific time period.
Latitude & Longitude A geographic coordinate system. Latitude measures distance north/south of the equator, while longitude measures east/west of the prime meridian.

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