Group 13 Flashcards
1
Q
Perestroika
A
Soviet restructuring policy designed to overhaul political and economic systems
2
Q
Judicious
A
Fair and equal; correct in judgement, wise
3
Q
Callous
A
Cruel and unfeeling
4
Q
Recession
A
Temporary business slowdown and increased unemployment
5
Q
Anecdote
A
A brief amusing story
6
Q
Mitigated
A
Made less severe
7
Q
Decimated
A
Kill or destroy a large part of
8
Q
Hyperinflation
A
Extremely high rate of inflation
9
Q
Aspersion
A
Negative feeling; damaging remark
10
Q
Nostalgia
A
Longing for the past
11
Q
Depravity
A
Moral corruption
12
Q
Demographics
A
Statistical data relating to population and particular groups within it
13
Q
Dispassionate
A
Unbiased; neutral; objective
14
Q
Obtrusive
A
Easily seen
15
Q
Dissidents
A
Person who disagrees
