Vocab 3

Question 1

Allegory

Answer 1

A story poem or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning. Typically a moral or political one.

Question 2

Moral philosophy that defines right action as that which leads to the “well-being” of the individual thus holding “well-being” as having essential value

Answer 2

Eudaemonia

Question 3

Eudaimonia

Answer 3

Moral philosophy that defines right action as that which leads to the “well-being” of the individual thus holding “well-being” as having essential value

Question 4

Extreme greed for wealth or material gain

Answer 4

Avarice

Question 5

Avarice

Answer 5

Extreme greed for wealth or material gain

Question 6

Set (someone) free from a situation, especially from imprisonment or slavery, in which their liberty is severely restricted.

Answer 6

Liberate

Question 7

Liberate

Answer 7

Set (someone) free from a situation, especially from imprisonment or slavery, in which their liberty is severely restricted.

Question 8

A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too blunt or harsh when referring to something embarrassing or unpleasant

Answer 8

Euphemism

Question 9

Euphemism

Answer 9

A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too blunt or harsh when referring to something embarrassing or unpleasant

Question 10

A system of government by the whole population or all eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.

Answer 10

Democracy

Question 11

Democracy

Answer 11

A system of government by the whole population or all eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.

Question 12

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered an academic discipline.

Answer 12

Philosophy

Question 13

Philosophy

Answer 13

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered an academic discipline.

Question 14

And expression to call something to mind without mentioning it.

Answer 14

Allusion

Question 15

Allusion

Answer 15

And expression to call something to mind without mentioning it.

Question 16

Informs especially from a biased or misleading nature used to promote political cause or point of view.

Answer 16

Propaganda

Question 17

Propaganda

Answer 17

Informs especially from a biased or misleading nature used to promote political cause or point of view.

Question 18

A person favoring the overthrow of the government

Answer 18

Anarchist (Ron Swanson)

Question 19

Anarchist

Answer 19

A person favoring the overthrow of the government

Question 20

A decree issued by a sovereign or other authority

Answer 20

Edict

Question 21

Edict

Answer 21

A decree issued by a sovereign or other authority

Question 22

A story poem or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning. Typically a moral or political one.

Answer 22

Allegory