The American Dream Vocab 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Aspiration
A
A hope or ambition of achieving something
2
Q
Circumscribe
A
To restrict something within limits
3
Q
Gratification
A
A source of pleasure
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
Proverbial
A
Well-known
7
Q
Tenet
A
A principle or belief
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 or showing high moral standards
