Tears of a Tiger Definitions of Key Terms in Context

morality

• Concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct.

• A set of rules that govern the behavior of individuals in a society.

• The study of the nature of knowledge, reality, and existence.

• A system of beliefs that dictates the practices of a particular religion.

 race      

• classification of people based on common nationality, history, etc.

• a competition of speed between individuals or teams

• a type of sporting event involving running

• a social construct with no biological basis

allusions 

• A direct statement or claim.

• Passing reference or indirect mention.

• A detailed explanation of a concept.

• A formal declaration or announcement.

resilient    

• Buoyant; recovering quickly

• Fragile; easily broken

• Stagnant; not changing

• Dull; lacking energy

statistic  

• A system of keeping track of information.

• A method for collecting data.

• A type of mathematical analysis.

• A way to visualize data.

revoked   

• To take away or cancel.

• To add or increase.

• To approve or endorse.

• To ignore or overlook.

 revelation  

• A sudden realization of a truth

• A secret kept for a long time

• Something that had not been known before

• An unexpected event or occurrence

 traumatic      

• A condition that is easily forgotten

• So shocking to the emotions as to  cause lasting and substantial psychological damage

• A temporary feeling of sadness

• An event that is always positive

1. punitive  

• Seeking to punish; inflicting punishment.

• Promoting peace and reconciliation.

• Encouraging cooperation and understanding.

• Providing rewards for good behavior.

detriment   

• A damage, loss or injury.

• A type of financial investment.

• A method of scientific research.

• A form of artistic expression.