General Education Pre-Board Examination Review

Vocabulary flashcards covering core topics and concepts from the General Education pre-board examination.

Eminent

Famous, prominent, or distinguished in a particular sphere.

Pangulong-tudling

Bahagi ng pahayagan kung saan inilathala ang kuro-kuro o opinyon sa isang napapanahong paksa (editoryal).

Pitch

The vocal variable that indicates the highness and lowness of a voice.

Ovary

The part of a flower that develops into the fruit after fertilization.

Social Science

A value-rich subject that provides a wide opportunity for value formation of learners regarding issues in friendship, family ties, gender rights, and related topics.

Mi Ultimo Adios

The last known poetic tribute beautifully penned by Jose Rizal to his one true love, the Philippines, before his execution on December 30, 1896.

Line

An element of art that is one-dimensional and can vary in width, direction, and length.

El Amor Patrio

A nationalistic essay written by Jose Rizal in 1882 under the pen name Laong-laan, meaning 'The Love of Country'.

Malalim ang bulsa

Isang sawikain na nangangahulugang kuripot o ayaw gumastos.

Manuel Roxas

The first President of the Third Philippine Republic proclaimed after independence was declared from the United States on July 4, 1946.

Visual arts

Forms of art that are perceived visually by the eyes.

Curiosity

The scientific attitude demonstrated by a person who continually seeks answers to things they are interested in.

Apocalyptic

Prophetic or warning of ultimate disaster and destruction.

Severino Montano

The most famous proponent of the Arena Theater in the Philippines.

Lignite

The lowest rank of coal, also known as brown coal.

Makamisa

The unfinished literary work of Dr. Jose Rizal.

Competition

An ecological relationship between organisms that rely on the same limited resources in an ecosystem.

Miguel Lopez de Legazpi

The first Spanish governor-general of the Philippines.

Gilopez Kabayao

A renowned violinist who brought classical music to the masses by performing in public places.

Hypertonic solution effect

Causes a plant cell placed within it to lose water and shrink.

Olfactics

A form of non-verbal communication associated with the sense of smell.

Budding

A form of asexual reproduction where a new organism develops from an outgrowth or bud, as seen in corals.

Sahara

The world's largest desert ecosystem.

Aetas

The indigenous people inhabiting parts of Pampanga, Tarlac, and Zambales.

Igneous rock

A type of rock formed through the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

Ginaw Bilog

The first recipient of the GAMABA (Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan) Award in 1993.

Beowulf

An epic poem considered the oldest surviving epic in Old English literature.

Tuldok-kuwit (;)

Bantas na ginagamit upang pag-ugnayin ang dalawang malayang sugnay.

Integrity

In ethics, the practice of being honest and showing adherence to moral principles even when no one is watching.

Positive self-concept

A constructive perception of oneself, such as believing 'I can learn from mistakes'.

Plato's three parts of the soul

Reason, spirit, and appetite.

Writ of Amparo

A remedy available to any person whose right to life, liberty, and security is violated or threatened with violation.

La Liga Filipina

A civic organization founded by Jose Rizal in Hong Kong in 1892.

Fr. Rufino Collantes

The parish priest who baptized Jose Rizal.

333 years

The duration of Spanish colonial rule over the Philippines.

Treaty of Paris (1898)

The peace treaty that officially ended the Spanish-American War.

Three pillars of sustainable development

Economy, society, and environment.

SDG 13

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal dedicated to Climate Action.

Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park

A protected coral reef ecosystem located in the Sulu Sea, Philippines.

Baybayin

Ang sinaunang sistema ng pagsulat ng mga pre-kolonyal na Pilipino.

Complementary angles

Two angles whose measures have a sum of 90 degrees.

Joseph Haydn

Classical composer widely recognized as the 'Father of Symphony'.

Imminent

About to happen or occur in the very near future.

Radiation

The transfer of heat energy through electromagnetic waves, such as feeling warmth near a bonfire without contact.

Pandiwa

Bahagi ng pananalita na nagsasaad ng kilos, galaw, o estado ng pagiging.

Gregoria de Jesus

The wife of Andres Bonifacio who continued revolutionary activities following his death.

Malthusian principle

An economic theory stating that population grows exponentially while food supply increases arithmetically.

Antonio Pigafetta

An Italian scholar and explorer who served as the official chronicler of Ferdinand Magellan's expedition.

St. Thomas Aquinas

The philosopher who popularized logical reasoning and philosophical proofs for the existence of God.

Johannes Gutenberg

The inventor who introduced movable type printing press technology to Europe.

Socrates

The Greek philosopher credited with the statement 'An unexamined life is not worth living'.

TRAIN Law

Republic Act No. 10963, which stands for Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion.

Ilustrados

The educated class of Filipinos during the late Spanish colonial era, often educated in Europe.

AB

The human blood type known as the universal recipient.

Educational Decree of 1863

The decree establishing a free public educational system in the Philippines during Spanish rule.

Market Equilibrium

The economic state where the quantity of a product demanded by consumers equals the quantity supplied by producers.

Utilitarianism

An ethical theory advocating actions that maximize happiness and well-being for the greatest number of people.

Juan Luna

Filipino painter renowned for iconic historical works such as Spoliarium and The Death of Cleopatra.

Vicente Manansala

Filipino visual artist who pioneered the 'Transparent Cubism' style in the Philippines.

Laguna Copperplate Inscription

An inscription discovered in 1989 dating to 900 AD, considered the earliest written legal document found in the Philippines.

Fernando Amorsolo

Philippine National Artist recognized for his romanticized, back-lit rural landscape paintings.

World Bank (WB)

An international financial institution providing grants and loans to developing nations for capital projects.

World Trade Organization (WTO)

An international organization established in 1995 to replace GATT and regulate international trade.

Paris Agreement

A 2015 international climate treaty aiming to limit global warming to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels.

Marshall McLuhan

Canadian media theorist who coined the term 'Global Village'.

World-Systems Theory

A macro-level economic theory dividing global political economy into Core, Semi-periphery, and Periphery regions.

Bretton Woods

The New Hampshire location of the 1944 monetary conference that led to the founding of the IMF and World Bank.

International Court of Justice (ICJ)

The principal judicial organ of the United Nations situated in The Hague.

Stratosphere

The atmospheric layer containing the ozone layer, which absorbs harmful solar ultraviolet rays.

Cubism

An early 20th-century avant-garde art movement that fragmented subjects into geometric, multi-perspective representations.

Plaridel

The main pen name used by Marcelo H. del Pilar in his reformist writings.

A piece of cake

An English idiom describing a task, exam, or activity that is exceptionally easy.

Texture

The element of art that refers to the perceived or tactile surface quality of an artwork.

John Locke's Concept of Self

The theory that personal identity and selfhood are founded on continuous consciousness and memory.

Jose Corazon de Jesus

The Filipino poet who wrote the patriotic lyrics to the song 'Ang Bayan Ko'.

Nagbibilang ng poste

Isang salawikain/sawikain na nangangahulugang walang trabaho o nag-aabang ng mapapasukan.

Greatest Common Factor (GCF)

The highest number that divides evenly into two or more given integers (e.g., GCF of 24, 36, and 60 is 12).

Cagayan River

The longest river system in the Philippines.

Morality

Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.

Mano po

A traditional Filipino gesture performed as a sign of respect toward elders.

Manuel L. Quezon

 Ang dating Pangulo na kinikilala bilang 'Ama ng Wikang Pambansa'.

Barangay

The primary socio-political unit of pre-colonial Philippine societies.

Taal Volcano

The smallest active volcano in the world, situated in Batangas, Philippines.

Mañana Habit

The practice of procrastinating or delaying tasks until a future time.

Jose Palma

The poet who authored the Spanish lyrics of the Philippine National Anthem, 'Lupang Hinirang'.

Korido

Isang uri ng tulang romansa na may walong pantig sa bawat taludtod, kung saan nabibilang ang 'Ibong Adarna'.