American Dream Vocab Flashcards
1
Q
Aspiration
A
a hope or ambition of achieving something.
2
Q
Circumscribe
A
restrict (something) within limits.
3
Q
gratification
A
pleasure, especially when gained from the satisfaction of a desire.
4
Q
meritocracy
A
government or the holding of 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
well known, especially so as to be stereotypical.
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
confusion or disorder.
10
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virtuous
A
having or showing high moral standards.
