8th Grade, Unit 2 Intro Words (set #2)

A struggle between opposing forces

• conflict

• post-apocalypse

• dictator

• superficially

Denoting or relating to the time following a nuclear war, or other catastrophic event, which leaves the earth in ruin.

• cold-blooded

• post-apocalypse

• dictator

• superficially

a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained power by force.

• cold-blooded

• totalitarian regime

• dictator

• superficially

In an on-the-surface manner; not thoroughly

• cold-blooded

• totalitarian regime

• integrity

• superficially

Without emotion or pity; deliberately cruel or callous

• cold-blooded

• totalitarian regime

• integrity

• resilience

A system of government in which the ruling elite holds all power and controls all aspects of society

• resourcefulness

• totalitarian regime

• integrity

• resilience

Honesty, high moral standards

• resourcefulness

• speculate

• integrity

• resilience

The personal strength that helps most people cope with stress and recover from adversity and even trauma

• resourcefulness

• speculate

• Artificial Intelligence

• resilience

The quality of being able to cope with a difficult situation, recognizing and using resources effectively

• resourcefulness

• speculate

• Artificial Intelligence

• poverty

To form opinions without definite knowledge or evidence

• conflict

• speculate

• Artificial Intelligence

• poverty