Unit 3 Vocabulary

v. to force a law, idea, or belief on someone by using authority

• rational

• impose

• justifiable

• principal

adj. able to make decisions based on reason rather than emotion; sensible

• impose

• status quo

• principle

• rational

adj. able to be defended as correct; reasonable and logical

• rational

• justifiable

• principle

• status quo

n. moral rule or set of ideas about right or wrong that influences individuals to behave in a certain way

• status quo

• justifiable

• rational

• principle

n. existing state or condition at a particular time; the norm

• status quo

• principle

• justifiable

• impose

She was annoyed when her friend tried to __________ her personal beliefs on her instead of letting her make up her mind.

• justifiable

• rational

• impose

• status quo

The student had a reputation for being _______, and always able to make decisions based on facts and logic.

• justifable

• rational

• status quo

• principle

The decision to ban backpacks was _______ because they had become a safety risk. It was clearly the right decision

• rational

• justifiable

• status quo

• impose

Johnny's decision to kill the Soc was _______ because he acted in self defense.

• rational

• justifiable

• principle

• status quo

Unfortunately, people don't usually like to move away from the _________ because it's what they are used to.

• principle

• rational

• impose

• status quo