Vocabulary (Ch. 15-16)
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Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the concept of 'Stewardship'?

  • A company focusing solely on maximizing profits for its shareholders.
  • An individual obsessively tracking another person's social media activity.
  • A government official accepting bribes in exchange for political favors.
  • A community managing its natural resources to ensure long-term sustainability. (correct)

The term 'Tumultuous' refers to a state of perfect order and tranquility.

False (B)

In the context of political science, what term describes a cruel and oppressive form of government?

Tyranny

A situation where an intended action produces the opposite and negative result can be described as having ________.

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Match the following terms with their corresponding definitions:

<p>Obsessions = Being constantly preoccupied with persistent thoughts or ideas. Condemned = Officially and strongly disapproved; judged and sentenced. Volatile = Liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse. Moral = Concerned with the principles of right and wrong behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the meaning of 'Cinematic'?

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'Prosperity' is generally associated with hardship and lack of resources.

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What term describes a person who visits a place for pleasure and interest?

<p>Sightseer</p> Signup and view all the answers

The process of obtaining or getting something is known as to ________.

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What is the meaning of the word 'Overthrow'?

<p>To remove from power. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A 'Palomino' is a type of tool used in construction.

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What is the English definition of the Korean word '산업'?

<p>Industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

A 'Trigger' is a small device that ________ a spring.

<p>Releases</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their Korean definitions:

<p>Motorists = 운전자 Grinding = 연마 Equipment = 장비 Oppression = 압박</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the best definition of 'Agriculture'?

<p>The practice of farming. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Sympathizer' refers to a person who opposes a particular cause or belief.

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What is another word for 'embarrassment'?

<p>Humiliation</p> Signup and view all the answers

To 'Accommodate' means to ______ with the wishes.

<p>Fit in</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

<p>Investigation = study or exploration Strained = tired or exhausted Deducation = the quality of being dedicated Entrusted = give responsibility for, charge</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which word describes a volatile substance?

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'Migrants' are people who stay permanently in their country of origin.

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The term for the pedal in a vehicle is ________.

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What does the term 'Commandments' refer to?

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'Equipment' refers only to intangible assets like intellectual property.

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What is the English definition of the Korean word '동정자'?

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The English translation of the Korean term '교외' is ________.

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Match the following terms with their corresponding Spanish definitions:

<p>Tumultuous = making a loud Personnel = staff Industry = production Grinding = study</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes confusion and disorder?

<p>Turmoil. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A 'Crinoline' is a type of modern electronic device.

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'Saddle shoes' are a type of shoe with a piece of ________.

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Match the following:

<p>Dedication = 봉납 Prosperity = 번영, 번성 FootHold = 발판 Entrusted = 맡기다, 맡겨진</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following words is defined by the phrase 'the job of taking care of something'?

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

The term 'Grinding' is referring to stop.

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What is the English definition of '재향군인, 노병'?

<p>Veterans</p> Signup and view all the answers

Remove from power is known as to ________.

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Equipment

Tools or equipment needed for a specific purpose.

Prosperity

Wealth or success.

Suburbs

A residential district located on the outskirts of a city.

Industry

The production of goods or services.

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Grinding

The process of studying.

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Halt

To stop or pause.

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Accommodate

To fit in with the wishes or needs of someone.

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Motorists

The driver of an automobile.

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Migrant

A person who comes to a country to live there permanently.

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Sightseers

A person who visits a place for pleasure and interest.

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Condemned

Severely criticized or sentenced.

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Obsessions

Being obsessed with someone or something.

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Palomino

A pale golden horse.

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Trigger

A small device that releases a spring or mechanism.

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Stewardship

The job of supervising or taking care of something.

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Dedication

The quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose.

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Veteran

A person who has had long experience in a particular field.

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Moral

Concerned with principles of right and wrong behavior.

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Cinematic

Relating to motion pictures.

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Commandment

A divine rule.

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Investigation

A systematic or formal inquiry to discover and examine the facts of an incident.

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Crinoline

A stiff fabric used to stiffen and shape a woman's skirt.

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Saddle shoes

Shoes with a piece of leather.

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Flyer

Pliers.

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Overthrow

Remove from power forcibly.

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Suspicious

Feeling or showing doubt or distrust.

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Sympathizer

A person who agrees with or supports a sentiment or opinion.

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Acquire

To get or obtain.

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Tumultuous

Making a loud confusing noise.

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Turmoil

A state of great confusion.

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Tyranny

Cruel and oppressive government or rule.

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Agriculture

The science or practice of farming.

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Foothold

A place where a person's foot can be lodged to support them.

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Humiliation

The action of humiliating someone.

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Backfired

To have an unwanted result.

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Strained

Stretched or stressed to the limit.

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Personnel

People employed in an organization.

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Oppression

Prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control.

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Volatile

Liable to change rapidly and unpredictably.

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Entrusted

Give someone responsibility for doing something.

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Study Notes

Vocabulary (Chapters 15-16)

  • Equipment refers to tools.
  • Prosperity means wealth or success.
  • Suburbs are known as suburbia.
  • Industry represents production.
  • Grinding means study.
  • Halt means stop.
  • Accommodate means to fit in with the wishes.
  • Motorists are the drivers of an automobile.
  • Migrants are immigrants.
  • Sightseers are visitors.
  • Condemned means damned.
  • Obsessions refer to being obsessed with someone or something.
  • Palomino is a pale golden horse.
  • Trigger is a small device that releases a spring.
  • Stewardship is the job of taking care of something.
  • Dedication is the quality of being dedicated.
  • Veterans are experts.
  • Moral means righteous.
  • Cinematic relates to motion pictures.
  • Commandments are a divine rule.
  • Investigation is a study or exploration.
  • Crinoline is a stiff fabric.
  • Saddle shoes is a shoe with a piece of leather.
  • Flyer refers to pliers.
  • Overthrow means to remove from power.
  • Suspicious means doubtful.
  • Sympathizer is a supporter.
  • Acquire means to obtain.
  • Tumultuous means making a loud noise.
  • Turmoil is confusion or disorder.
  • Tyranny is a cruel rule.
  • Agriculture is farming.
  • Foothold is a pedal.
  • Humiliation is embarrassment.
  • Backfired means to go wrong.
  • Strained means to be tired or exhausted.
  • Personnel refers to staff.
  • Oppression is tyranny.
  • Volatile is a volatile substance.
  • Entrusted means to give responsibility for, or charge.

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This lesson covers vocabulary from chapters 15-16. The vocabulary words covered include equipment, prosperity, suburbs, industry, grinding, halt, accommodate, motorists, and migrants. Other terms explained are sightseers, condemned, obsessions, palomino, trigger, stewardship, and dedication.

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