persepolis words

Question 1

Shah

Answer 1

title of the former monarch of Iran

• Sentence: The Shah of Iran was deposed during the revolution in 1979.

Question 2

Revolution

Answer 2

a forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system

• Sentence: The French Revolution of 1789 was a pivotal moment in history, leading to significant political and social changes.

Question 3

Obligatory

Answer 3

required by a legal, moral, or other rule

• Sentence: Paying taxes is an obligatory duty of every citizen.

Question 4

Avant-garde

Answer 4

new and unusual or experimental ideas

• Sentence: The avant-garde artist’s work challenged traditional notions of art.

Question 5

Prophet

Answer 5

a person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God

• Sentence: Moses is considered a prophet in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Question 6

Clandestine

Answer 6

kept secret or done secretively, especially because it’s forbidden

• Sentence: The clandestine meeting between the spy and informant took place in a dimly lit alley.

Question 7

Fundamentalism

Answer 7

a form of a religion that upholds belief in the strict, literal interpretation of scripture (especially Islam or Protestant Christianity)

• Sentence: Fundamentalism has been on the rise in some parts of the world, leading to religious conflicts.

Question 8

Decadent

Answer 8

characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline

• Sentence: The decadent lifestyle of the aristocracy was criticized by many during the French Revolution.

Question 8

Progressive

Answer 8

favoring or implementing social reform or new, liberal ideas.

• Sentence: The progressive politician advocated for policies aimed at reducing income inequality.

Question 9

Imperialist

Answer 9

of, relating to, supporting, or practicing imperialism (a policy of extending a country’s power and influence through diplomacy or military force)

• Sentence: The imperialist ambitions of European powers led to the colonization of vast territories around the world.

Question 10

Martyr

Answer 10

a person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs

• Sentence: Joan of Arc is considered a martyr for her role in the Hundred Years’ War.

Question 11

Resignation

Answer 11

the acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable

• Sentence: With a sense of resignation, she accepted the end of her marriage.

Question 12

Carnage

Answer 12

the killing of a large number of people

• Sentence: The battlefield was a scene of utter carnage after the fierce battle.

Question 13

Permissive

Answer 13

allowing or characterized by great or excessive freedom of behavior

• Sentence: Some critics argue that permissive parenting leads to undisciplined children.

Question 14

Veritable

Answer 14

being truly or very much so

• Sentence: The library was a veritable treasure trove of ancient texts.

Question 15

Dowry

Answer 15

property or money brought by a bride to her husband on their marriage

• Sentence: The tradition of dowry is still prevalent in some cultures despite efforts to abolish it.

Question 16

Dignity

Answer 16

the state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect

• Sentence: Despite facing adversity, he maintained his dignity throughout the ordeal.