My brother is studying medicine and is especially interested in pathology. He plans to make a career of the study of the causes and nature of diseases.

#31 In which of the following does transcend make sense?
a. The picture quality of this flat-screen television transcends that of any earlier models.
b. James finds it difficult to transcend his thoughts into action.
c. The Atlantic telegraph cable made it possible for messages to transcend the ocean quickly.
d. The Native American legend told of a girl who was transcended into a flower.

#30 Pathology means:
a. The emotion of sympathy
b. Outside jurisdiction
c. Criminal investigation
d. The study of disease

Last night the young ballet dancer gave a magnificent performance. In beauty and grace, it transcended any she had ever given before. Some special quality seemed to burst forth, and she was transformed from a competent artist into a rare and gifted one.