Belief

Question 1

Utopianism

Answer 1

(n.) ideology

Eg: This shift was reflected in the move from Utopianism to dystopianism

Question 2

emulate

Answer 2

(v. ) imitate, follow, copy b’cos you admire them

eg: We must emulate those who promote peace and social fabric.

Question 3

enamour

Answer 3

(v. ) to like sb very much, captivate, charm

eg: She was truly was enamoured of New York.

Question 4

disgruntlement

Answer 4

(n.) the condition of being dissatisfied with one’s life or situation

Eg: there might be some degree of disgruntlement

Question 5

steadfast

Answer 5

(adj.) faithful and very loyal

Eg: three quarters said they are steadfast in reading national newspaper sites twice a day on average

Question 6

animating

Answer 6

(v.) giving aspiration to

Eg: animating this overhaul is the idea that frees with shallow roots are easily felled

Question 7

stipulate

Answer 7

(v.) insist on

Eg: law stipulated the maximal interest rate that a bank can charge

Question 8

quixotic

Answer 8

(adj. ) overly idealistic

eg: such a criticism is flawed as it is based on overly quixotic and impractical ideals.

Question 9

scruples

Answer 9

(n. ) principal, standards, morals, values

eg: The photo story turned out to be fake, circulated by someone without scruples.

Question 10

ablution

Answer 10

(n.) 宗教的沐浴

Question 11

fervour

Answer 11

(n. ) passion

eg: revolutionary fervour

Question 12

dogmatic

Answer 12

(adj. ) inclined to lay down principles as undeniable true

eg: she was not tempted to be dogmatic about what she believed in