Chapter 2 Flashcards
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affect
v. influence, have an effect on
What was the last movie you saw that really affected you? How did it affect you?
code
n. system of letters, numbers or symbols, set of instructions
What is HTML code used for? Would you like to learn HTML? Why or why not?
confine
v. shut in, imprison, jail
Do you think being confined in jail is a just punishment for criminal behavior? Why or why not?
cycle
n. sequence, rotation, succession
Do you find that your life consists of a nonstop cycle of eating, sleeping, and studying? Why or why not? If you are bored with life, how can you improve your situation?
focus
n. focal point, spotlight, attention, concentration
Some people believe that if you place your focus on the positive aspects of your life, you will bring more good to life, whereas if you concentrate on the negative, you will find that things get worse. Do you agree or disagree? Why?
global
adj. worldwide, international
Would you like to see a world where there was one global language? Why or why not?
authority
n. expert, specialist
In what field would you like to become an authority? Why? At this point in time, do you consider yourself an authority on any subject? If so, which one? Why
comprise
v. include, contain, consist of
What activities would your perfect day comprise? Why?
core
n. center, heart
What core personality traits do you think lead to a happy and successful life? Why? Do you possess these traits? Explain.
erosion
n. wearing away, wearing down
What causes the erosion of people’s confidence in a political leader? Are the political leaders in your country respected or disliked? Why?
generate
v. create, produce, cause, make
What kind of income would you like to be generating 10 years from now? How do you plan to accomplish this?
invisible
adj. unseen, impossible to see, imperceptible
If you had the power to be invisible, how would you use this power? Why?
manipulation
n. influence, control
How can someone use manipulation to get others to do something they don’t want to do?
method
n. way, technique, approach
What is the best method of hosting a great party? Why?
sustainable
adj. maintainable
Is your current standard of living sustainable? Why or why not?
unregulated
adj. uncontrolled, free-for-all
Do you support the unregulated sale of genetically modified foods in grocery stores? Why or why not?
maximize
v. make the most of, make best use of, capitalize on
Do you maximize your strengths and minimize your weaknesses? Why or why not? If so, explain how you accomplish this?
overall
adj. general, complete, total
On a scale of 1–5, what would be your overall happiness rating today? Why?
trend
n. tendency, movement, fashion
What new fashion trends do you like or dislike? Why?
welfare
n. well-being, interests, benefit, safety
Are you concerned about the welfare of farm animals? Why or why not?
