Unbroken 18 through 25 chapter test vocab Flashcards
mastery
What does the word ‘ardent’ mean?
Having or showing very strong feelings; passionate.
True or False: ‘Debase’ means to elevate or raise in value.
False
Fill in the blank: ‘She approached her work with great _____, demonstrating her enthusiasm and commitment.’
zeal
What is the meaning of ‘retention’?
The ability to keep or hold onto something.
Which of the following is closest in meaning to ‘leering’? A) Staring in a rude or suggestive way B) Smiling warmly C) Ignoring completely
A) Staring in a rude or suggestive way
What does ‘defiance’ refer to?
Open resistance or bold disobedience.
True or False: A ‘sadistic’ person derives pleasure from inflicting pain on others.
True
What does ‘dignity’ mean?
The state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect.
Fill in the blank: ‘After the incident, he felt _____ and lost all hope for the future.’
hopeless
What does it mean to ‘dehumanize’ someone?
To deprive them of positive human qualities or to treat them as less than human.
Which word describes a strong enthusiasm or passion?
Zeal
True or False: To ‘debase’ something means to improve its quality.
False
What is an example of ‘defiance’ in behavior?
Refusing to follow rules or openly challenging authority.
Fill in the blank: ‘His _____ for the cause inspired others to join the movement.’
ardent enthusiasm
What is the opposite of ‘dignity’?
Indignity or dishonor.
resilience
to be able to or withstand quickly from difficulties
psychopath
disorder by a lack of empathy remorse
tantalizing
tormenting or teasing with the promise of something unobtainable
hope
a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen
