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What does the term 'aristocracy' refer to?
Which best describes a 'fatalist'?
What is the meaning of 'mercenary'?
What does 'calligraphy' refer to?
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Which statement accurately describes 'iconoclast'?
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Which of the following defines 'insomnia'?
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What does 'nepotism' mean?
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What is 'etymology' focused on?
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Study Notes
Political and Social Concepts
- Aristocracy refers to governance by a small group of nobles or individuals belonging to the highest social class.
- Atheist is defined as someone who believes in the non-existence of God.
Arts and Skills
- Calligraphy is the art of beautiful handwriting created with special tools like pens or brushes.
- Cartography involves the skilled practice of making maps, depicting geographical information.
Expertise and Beliefs
- A connoisseur is an expert who judges and appreciates the quality, skill, or beauty in art, food, or music.
- Fatalism is the belief that all events are predetermined by fate, implying that individuals cannot control outcomes.
- An iconoclast challenges popular beliefs and established customs, often critiquing traditional views.
Behavioral Terms
- Invincible describes someone or something that is too powerful to be defeated or altered.
- Mercenary refers to a soldier who fights for any country or group in exchange for payment, lacking national allegiance.
- Asceticism characterizes individuals who choose a life of simplicity and restraint, often for religious reasons, such as monks or hermits.
Nature and Physical State
- Carnivorous animals are those that predominantly feed on meat.
- Insomnia is a condition where one struggles to fall or stay asleep, leading to sleep deprivation.
- Illegible signifies something that is difficult or impossible to read, often due to poor handwriting or printing.
- Incorrigible describes someone with habits that are resistant to change or improvement, often involving detrimental behavior.
Ethical and Legal Terms
- Homicide is identified as the deliberate act of killing another person.
- Patricide is the crime of killing one's own father.
- Nepotism occurs when individuals in power show favoritism to family members, often providing them with jobs or benefits.
- Obsolete refers to items, ideas, or practices that are no longer in use, typically replaced by newer innovations.
Collecting and Studies
- A philatelist is someone who collects or studies postage stamps, focusing on both their historical and artistic value.
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Description
This quiz explores various political and philosophical terms including aristocracy, atheism, and fatalism. Understand the meanings and implications of these concepts in the context of governance and belief systems. Ideal for students of political science or philosophy.
