Vocabulary for the Constitution of the Black Hand, 1911

irrespective of means …

• looking at all the options

• very important

• without differences among or without considering something or being influenced by it

• to be influenced by something

revolutionary means...

• not open to change

• a conservative or traditional approach

• to fight against a rebellion

• trying to change the government

striving means ...

• to attack

• efforts

• to lounge or lay around aimlessly

• resting

raison d'etre means reason for existing. What would be the best synonym for reason that from the options below.

• rationale

• argument

• logical

• emotional

In the following excerpt, "... over all the strata of the State and over the entire social life in it..." the word strata means...

• uneven

• levels

• place

• atmosphere

In the following excerpt, "...the member who should dare to try to exploit the organization..." the word exploit means what?

• help

• passive

• easy going

• use unfairly

What is a coat of arms?

• a design that symbolizes a group or individual

• 4. A decorative emblem found on a family's mailbox.

• 1. A type of weapon used in medieval times.

• 1. A type of shield used in battle.

What is a phial?

• 1. A mythical creature from ancient folklore.

• 1. A unit of measurement used in physics.

• 4. A type of musical instrument.

• a small bottle

ideals means ....

• government laws

• deficiencies

• flaws

• standards of perfection, beauty, or excellence

What does culture means?

• Behavior or practices that are considered uncivilized, primitive, or brutal, often characterized by violence or lack of refinement.

• The customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits of a racial, religious, or social group

• Lack of sophistication, refinement, or polish; behavior or manners that are rough, unrefined, or vulgar.

• Refers to the practice of farming and cultivation of the soil, rather than the broader aspects of human intellectual and artistic achievement.