"American Dream" Vocab Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
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Aspiration
A
A strong desire for success or achievement
2
Q
Circumscribe
A
To set limits or boundaries, effectively confining or restricting it
3
Q
Gratification
A
The feeling of pleasure or satisfaction, or something that provides that feeling
4
Q
Meritocracy
A
The holding of power by people selected on the basis of their ability
5
Q
Nuance
A
A subtle difference
6
Q
Tenet
A
A principal or belief
7
Q
Proverbial
A
Well-know / Heard of
8
Q
Trepidation
A
A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen
9
Q
Tumult
A
Confusion or Disorder
10
Q
Virtuous
A
Having/showing high moral standards
