Unit 1 Vocabulary: Be the Change

Vocabulary flashcards based on Unit 1 lecture notes covering personal qualities, synonyms, role models, and descriptive terms from real-life case studies.

Commitment

Giving 100% of one's time and energy to a task or decision.

Tolerance

Accepting other people for who they are, even when not always agreeing with them.

Compassion

Caring deeply about people and animals when they are suffering.

Creativity

The quality of having a lot of great and original ideas.

Optimism

The state of usually expecting things to work out well.

Beliefs

Personal or political opinions and convictions held by an individual.

Principles

Moral standards or rules that guide personal behavior and decisions.

Admiration

A feeling of great respect and approval for someone's character or actions.

Dedication

The quality of being dedicated or committed to a task, such as training.

Causes

Principles, movements, or underlying issues (such as youth violence) that people fight for or work to address.

Icons

Famous or revered figures who serve as major symbols in a specific field, such as David Bowie and the Beatles in music.

Role models

Individuals, ranging from teachers to sports stars, who offer a positive example for others to follow.

Innovative

Featuring original, creative, and visionary methods or artistic styles.

Obstacles

Challenges, barriers, or difficulties in life that stand in the way of progress.

Overcome

To successfully deal with, navigate, or defeat a problem or diagnosis.

Determination

Firmness of purpose that, alongside hope, enables a person to tackle life's obstacles and challenges.