American Dream Vocab Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Aspiration
A
A hope or ambition of achieving something
2
Q
Circumscribe
A
To restrict (something) with limits
3
Q
Gratification
A
Pleasure, especially when gained from the satisfaction of a desire
4
Q
Meritocracy
A
government or the holding power by people selected on the basis of their ability
5
Q
Nuance
A
a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound
6
Q
Proverbial
A
Referred to in a proverb or idiom (well-known)
7
Q
Tenet
A
A principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy
8
Q
Trepidation
A
A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen
9
Q
Tumult
A
state of noisy confusion or disorder, often caused by large crowd
10
Q
Virtuous
A
Having or showing high moral standards
