Vocabulary Flashcard for Grade 10 Unit 1 MyPerspectives

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Democracy

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A system of government by the whole population, usually through elected representatives

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Which word means "the process of reducing or eliminating military forces and weapons"?

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Disarmament

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Turmoil

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A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty

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Objective

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Not influenced by personal feelings; considering only facts

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Propaganda

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Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view

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What word refers to a system in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority?

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Hierarchy

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Maligned

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Spoken of in a spiteful or critical way

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Which word means "insulting, abusive, or highly critical language"?

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Invective

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Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "Disarmament".

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The disarmament of the country led to a decrease in military spending.

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Select the sentence that uses "Turmoil" correctly.

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The city was in turmoil after the sudden resignation of the mayor.