Studied by 274 peopleaccountability
responsibility to someone or for some activity
archetype
a pattern that shows up in storytelling across times and cultures (like a battle between good and evil, or a trickster character, or the symbolism of water)
atone
to show that you are very sorry for something you did wrong
coerce
to make someone do something they don't want to do, using threats or pressure
complicit
to be guilty because you had knowledge of someone else's wrongdoing; you participated in a crime even if you didn't actually commit it yourself
consensus
agreement in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole
indigenous
native to a particular area
inhabited
lived in
monolith
a single great structure, statue, etc. - especially one that is intimidating-looking OR a group of people that act as one/ a massive organization
nuance
a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
revive
be brought back to life, consciousness, or strength
solidarity
showing support for someone else or a group of people; standing with them in a struggle
subsequent
coming after in time or order
tangible
able to be touched or seen (something with actual physical substance)
adamant
firm in one's belief or decision, stubborn
afflict
cause great unhappiness for; distress
avid
passionate, eager
beguile
to atttract or entice someone
blasphemy
saying or doing something that goes against one's beliefs (especially religious beliefs)
contentious
argumentative (person); or controversial - something that gets people fighting (an issue or topic)
denounce
to publicly speak out against someone or something
deposition
a statement given under oath
dissemble
hide under a false appearance; to hide your true feelings or intentions
evade
to avoid doing something
hysteria
strong emotions that make people act irrationally
misgivings
doubts about whether you have made the right decision, or a feeling that you might be wrong about something (like a belief)
partisan
a fervent and even militant proponent of something (noun); or characterized by extreme views or bias (adjective)
pretense
pretending with intention to deceive
theocracy
a political unit governed by religious leaders
accountable
the adjective form of accountability
evasive
avoiding the truth, not being direct or honest
evasion
the noun form of evade
avid
Antonym of disinterested or uninterested
dissembling
someone who acts happy when they are really feeling disappointed is ______
misgiving
this vocab word is the opposite of adamant
revive
you can do this to a language or tradition that is in danger of being lost (making it popular or used again)
monolith
The sphynx in Egypt or the statues on Easter Island are examples of this vocab word
monolith
When you treat a whole group of people as if they are all the same, you are treating them as a(n) _____
avid
Calling someone a movie buff, or a sports buff means they are a(n) _______ fan of that thing
atonement
an apology, or an action meant to correct your mistake (like paying for a broken window) are examples of ____
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