JG Unit 16 Vocab

What is the definition of 'Proportional'?

• Two shapes that have drastically different measurements

• When you can look at two shapes and know they are the same size

• This means two quantities or shapes have a constant ratio

• Multiplying two numbers in order to find the area

What is the definition of 'Ratio'?

• A comparison of two quantities by division

• Multiplying two quantities

• Adding one number with another to find a todal

• Subtracting three or more measurements in order to find a similarity

What is the definition of 'Equivalent'?

• Two numbers that are different

• Ratios that represent the same comparison

• When two sets of numbers add up to make a larger number

• Completing a word problem in order to solve the question

What is the definition of 'Aspersion'?

• (n.) When someone consistently blames you for doing something wrong

• (n.) a descriptive word that defines someone's career choice

• (n.) a complimentary statement

• (n.) a damaging or derogatory statement; the act of slandering or defaming

What is the definition of 'Castigate'?

• (v.) to allow someone to take a break

• (v.) to blame someone for making a mistake

• (v.) to give someone compliments or rewards

• (v.) to punish severely; to criticize severely; chastise, rebuke

What is the definition of 'Demagogue'?

• (n.) a leader who exploits popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power

• (n.) a superhuman who takes control of the galaxy

• (n.) a leader who is voted in democratically

• (n.) an honest person who serves the people

What is the definition of 'Retrograde'?

• directed or moving backward

• to go in motion and stay in motion

• to stop suddenly

• unending circular motion

What is the definition of 'Inconsistent' when it comes to math?

• A system of linear equations that has a specific solution

• A system of linear equations that has no solution and the equations are contradictory.

• Multiple equations with the same answer

• A system of linear equations that has a correct solution no matter the numbers you use

What is the definition of 'Nationalism'?

• Spending vacation in another country

• Moving from one country to another

• Advocacy of or support for the political independence of a particular nation or people.

• Countries that have a president voted in by the people

What is the definition of 'Amendment'?

• A minor change or addition designed to improve a text, or piece of legislation

• Rewriting an entire political document

• Sending the final copy for review

• Grammatical errors being revised in order to submit a final version to Congress