Vocabulary: Apartheid, Compel, Status Quo...

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Which scenario best illustrates the meaning of 'compel'?

  • A student is given the option to choose between two electives.
  • A child politely requests their parent to buy them a toy.
  • A company encourages employees to participate in team-building activities.
  • A strong storm forces a ship to change its course. (correct)

How does challenging the 'status quo' typically impact society?

  • It inevitably leads to chaos and instability.
  • It can lead to social progress and change. (correct)
  • It ensures the preservation of existing power structures.
  • It reinforces traditional values and norms.

A coach modifies their training methods mid-season. Which vocabulary word best describes this action?

  • Imperative
  • Status quo
  • Tactic (correct)
  • Apartheid

Which situation exemplifies the meaning of 'tempt'?

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How does technology 'enable' progress in society?

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What is the historical significance of efforts to 'enfranchise' marginalized groups?

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What are the potential consequences of 'violating' established ethical guidelines in a profession?

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In emergency situations, why is it 'imperative' to follow instructions from authorities?

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What role does an 'activist' play in addressing social injustice?

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Which of the following scenarios best represents the historical impact of 'apartheid'?

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Flashcards

Apartheid

A system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination.

Compel

To force or strongly persuade someone to do something.

Status quo

The existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues.

Tactic

A planned action or strategy to achieve a goal.

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Tempt

To entice or persuade someone to do something, often something unwise.

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Enable

To make something possible or give someone the ability to do something.

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Enfranchise

To grant the right to vote or citizenship.

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Violate

To break a rule, law, or agreement.

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Imperative

Absolutely necessary or important.

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Activist

A person who campaigns for political or social change.

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Study Notes

  • Apartheid is a system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination.
  • A synonym of "apartheid" is segregation.
  • Nelson Mandela fought against apartheid in South Africa.
  • Compel means to force or strongly persuade someone to do something.
  • A synonym of "compel" is coerce.
  • Teachers compel students to complete their assignments.
  • Status quo refers to the existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues.
  • A synonym of "status quo" is current situation.
  • Many activists challenge the status quo to bring about change.
  • Tactic is a planned action or strategy to achieve a goal.
  • A synonym of "tactic" is strategy.
  • Coaches develop new tactics to outsmart the opposing team.
  • Tempt means to entice or persuade someone to do something, often something unwise.
  • A synonym of "tempt" is entice.
  • Aromas of fresh cookies tempt people to break diets.
  • Enable means to make something possible or give someone the ability to do something.
  • A synonym of "enable" is empower.
  • New software enables users to edit videos with ease.
  • Enfranchise means to grant the right to vote or citizenship.
  • A synonym of "enfranchise" is empower.
  • A movement aimed to enfranchise women in the early 20th century.
  • Violate means to break a rule, law, or agreement.
  • A synonym of "violate" is breach.
  • Parking in a handicapped spot without a permit violates the law.
  • Imperative means absolutely necessary or important.
  • A synonym of "imperative" is essential.
  • Staying hydrated during hot weather is imperative.
  • Activist is a person who campaigns for political or social change.
  • A synonym of "activist" is advocate.
  • An activist organized a protest to support environmental reforms.

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