Political Science Vocabulary Quiz
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What is the meaning of 'vivid'?

  • Making one feel very happy or thrilled
  • Relating to the sense of smell
  • Something that provides momentum
  • Clear and strongly perceptible (correct)
  • Which word best describes 'voyeuristic'?

  • Related to the sense of touch
  • Gaining pleasure from observing others without their knowledge (correct)
  • Trick or device intended to attract attention
  • Causing someone to become alienated or distant
  • What term means 'the whole works of an artist, writer, composer, or creator'?

  • Oeuvre (correct)
  • Olfactory
  • Conspicuous
  • Estrange
  • 'Exhilarating' is best defined as?

    <p>Making one feel very happy, animated, or elated (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term represents 'the capacity to withstand or recover quickly from difficulties'?

    <p>Resilience (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Meticulously' is best described as?

    <p>In a way that shows great attention to detail; very thoroughly (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'ostensibly' as used in the text?

    <p>Apparently (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word best describes something that is 'inherently' a certain way?

    <p>Essential (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean for something to be 'pernicious'?

    <p>Destructive (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which example illustrates a pernicious effect?

    <p>Consistent smoking leading to lung cancer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is trust considered inherently important in relationships?

    <p>To build mutual understanding and respect (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'ostentation' mean?

    <p>Displaying wealth, knowledge, or status in a showy manner (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to 'a small group of people having control of a country or organization'?

    <p>Oligarchy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'eschewing'?

    <p>Deliberately avoiding or abstaining from something (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you define 'vitrines'?

    <p>Glass display cases for showcasing objects (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'marred' mean?

    <p>Impairing or damaging the appearance or quality of something (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'norms' as mentioned in the text.

    <p>Established standards of behavior considered typical within a society or group (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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