Aristotle Benchmark Advance U3W1 Vocabulary

historians

• A person who studies and writes about the past (history) and is regarded as an authority on it.

• A scientist who studies human behavior and societies.

• An artist who creates visual representations of historical events.

• A politician who makes decisions based on historical data.

liberty

• The quality or state of being free.

• A form of government where power is held by a monarch.

• The act of being confined or restricted.

• A legal term for ownership of property.

administration

• The process or activity of running a business, organization, etc.

• A type of software used for managing databases.

• A legal term for the management of estates.

• A method of financial auditing.

advantage

• A disadvantage that hinders progress.

• Something that helps you do better than others. A benefit.

• An obstacle that must be overcome.

• A neutral factor that has no impact.

attained

• Succeeded in achieving something that one has worked for.

• Failed to achieve a goal despite efforts.

• Achieved something without any effort.

• Gave up on a task before completion.

judicial

• Of, by, or appropriate to a court or judge.

• Relating to the executive branch of government.

• Pertaining to legislative processes and laws.

• Describing a casual or informal decision-making process.

absolutely

• Completely, without doubt. Totally

• Partially, with some uncertainty.

• Rarely, with hesitation.

• Occasionally, but not always.

characteristic

• A distinguishing quality or feature that makes someone or something unique.

• A common trait shared by all members of a group.

• An unchangeable aspect of a person's identity.

• A temporary state of being or feeling.

majority

• The greater number or part; more than half.

• A small group of people or things.

• An equal division of a group.

• The least amount or part; less than half.

respect

• A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.

• A casual acknowledgment of someone's presence.

• A strong dislike for someone's actions or beliefs.

• An indifferent attitude towards others.