Vocab for American Dream Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Apiration
A
A hope or ambition of achieving something.
2
Q
Circumscribe
A
To set boundaries, limit, restrict something.
3
Q
Gratification
A
The state of feeling satisfied after achieving their goal.
4
Q
Meritocracy
A
Holding of power by people selected on the basis of ability.
5
Q
Nuance
A
Subtle or slight ddifference in something.
6
Q
Proverbial
A
Well-known
7
Q
Tenet
A
Belief mostly held by members of a group
8
Q
Trepidation
A
Nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation
9
Q
Tumult
A
confusion or disorder
10
Q
Virtuous
A
Showing high moral standards; righteous
