Socrates / Important Vocabulary Week 2
.docxCultural & Ethical Values: Vocabulary week 2
Word + Party of speech (grammar) |
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Virtue (n)
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A good or admirable (it is admired/respected) quality or property. Moral excellence.
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Virtuous (adj)
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Being morally excellent. |
Character (n)
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The features and traits that form the individual nature of a person or thing.
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Courage (n)
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The quality of mind that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain etc. without fear.
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Moral (adj)
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Following the principles or rules of right conduct or the distinction between right and wrong.
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Moral(s) (n)
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The principles or habits regarding right or wrong conduct.
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Immoral (adj)
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Used to describe someone/something that goes against moral principles (what is right/wrong).
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Morality (n)
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A system of morals that is followed. |
Dialogue (n)
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A conversation between two or more persons. |
Vengeance (n) |
Causing injury, humiliation, harm etc. in revenge of another person’s actions.
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Justice (n)
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the quality of being just; righteousness moral rightness OR rightfulness or lawfulness
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Just (adj)
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based on right; rightful; lawful, according to principle.
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Endurance (n)
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The ability to stand or bear pain or hardships. |
Trait (n)
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A distinguishing characteristic or quality (usually personal).
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Impiety (n) |
Failing to honour or respect the Gods. |
Revenge (n) Avenge (v) Retribution (n)
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Payback in the form of physical or emotional humiliation. |