EOC Vocab 13 (NEW)

Front

What term describes a situation where there is a lack of regularity or order, especially in a heartbeat?

Back

Irregulation

Front

What is the term for differences that are so significant that they cannot be reconciled, often cited in divorce cases?

Back

Irreconcilable

Front

What is the term for a system of government where most important decisions are made by state officials rather than elected representatives?

Back

Bureaucracy

Front

What is an expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning, often used to describe heavy rain?

Back

Idiom

Front

What term describes a situation that is unstable and prone to sudden change, often used to describe political or social environments?

Back

Volatile

Front

What is the definition of 'irregulation' in the context of medical conditions?

Back

A lack of regularity or normalcy in physiological functions, such as heartbeat.

Front

What does 'irreconcilable' mean in the context of personal relationships?

Back

Differences that are so profound that they cannot be resolved or settled.

Front

How does bureaucracy function in a government system?

Back

It operates through a hierarchical structure where decisions are made by appointed officials rather than elected representatives.

Front

Can you give an example of an idiom related to weather?

Back

'It's raining cats and dogs' is an idiom that means it is raining heavily.

Front

What are the implications of a volatile atmosphere in a country?

Back

It suggests instability, potential for conflict, and unpredictability in social or political situations.