AIC Key Vocabulary Flashcards
Define omniscient.
All-seeing (therefore all-knowing).
Define didactic.
Something, such as a play or novel, which has an ulterior motive to teach moral instruction.
Define condescending.
A tone implying that one is superior to others.
Define imperious.
Arrogant and domineering.
Define prejudiced.
When judgement is based on perceived ideas.
Define petulant.
Childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
Define narcissistic.
Self-obsession.
Define capitalism.
The belief that the
society and the
economy should be
privately owned to
work to the benefit of
the wealthy, rather than the majority.
Define socialism.
The belief that
everyone should be
equal in society and
be responsible for each other for a collective
benefit.
Define morality.
Knowledge of what
is right and wrong.
Define culpable.
Deserving of blame for one’s actions.
Define patriarch.
When a society is run by men.
Define matriarch.
When a society is run by women.
Define hierarchy.
A system or society in
which members are
ranked according to
their status.
