Unit 1 Vocab
delude
to persuade into erroneous thinking; mislead
alienation
state of being isolated or withdrawn
affluence
abundance of wealth
candor
frankness or honesty
anarchy
a state of lawlessness and absence of government
discreetly
in a way that minimizes notice or attention
autonomy
state of being able to make personal choices and act on them
biodegradable
capable of being broken down into harmless components through natural processes
encroach
to advance or intrude beyond set limits
equitable
fair and equal
empathy
awareness and understanding of another’s thoughts and emotions
cognitive
having to do with the ability to think or reason
distraught
displaying emotional disturbance; frantic or distracted
exemplify
to illustrate; serve as an example
fruition
accomplishment or realization of a goal
misconception
a conclusion that is incorrect because it is based on faulty reasoning or untruths
counterintuitive
different from what is expected or seems correct
incumbency
state of currently occupying an office
fervently
in an intense or deeply felt manner
indemnity
accomplishment or realization of a goal
vulnerability
state of being susceptible to damage or injury or lacking defenses
emulate
to strive to imitate or approach equality with
infrastructure
basic framework of a system or organization
pluralism
a state of society in which diverse groups participate
infraction
violation of a rule