Tragic Terminology Flashcards
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The American Dream
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The ideal by which equality of opportunity is available to any American, allowing the highest aspirations and goals to be achieved
2
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Conformity
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Complying (going along) with rules or laws
3
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Futility
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Pointless or useless
4
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Materialism
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A tendency to consider material possessions and physical comfort as more important than spiritual values
5
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Consumerism
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An ideology that encourages the acquisition of goods and products
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Realism
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Accurately portraying everyday characters, situations and problems
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Idealism
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The unrealistic pursuit of perfection
8
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Existentialism
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A philosophy concerned with finding self and the meaning of life through free will, choice, and personal responsibility
