Engl 3 Honors Final Exam Vocab Terms Set 1

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What does 'humanity' refer to in a compassionate context?

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The compassionate nature of a person.

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How can one emphasize a point in a written document?

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By using bold or italic text.

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What is a 'republic'?

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A government where the people elect representatives to govern on their behalf.

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

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It is one of a kind and unlike anything else.

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What is 'materialism'?

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A focus on material wealth and possessions.

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What is the meaning of 'empathy'?

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The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

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Define 'altruism'.

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The selfless concern for the well-being of others.

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What does 'cognition' refer to?

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The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding.

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What is 'dystopia'?

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An imagined state or society where there is great suffering or injustice.

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What does 'ethics' study?

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The moral principles that govern a person's behavior or conducting an activity.