Hiroshima Ch. 1-2 Vocabulary

What does the word 'volition' mean?

• A) The act of making a choice

• B) An examination of the features of a territory in preparation for military operations

• C) A bomb that is designed to start fires

• D) Beaten, usually with the fists

What is the definition of 'reconnaissance'?

• A) The act of making a choice

• B) An examination of the features of a territory in preparation for military operations

• C) A bomb that is designed to start fires

• D) Beaten, usually with the fists

Which option best describes an 'incendiary'?

• A) The act of making a choice

• B) An examination of the features of a territory in preparation for military operations

• C) A bomb that is designed to start fires

• D) Beaten, usually with the fists

What does the term 'pommeled' mean?

• A) The act of making a choice

• B) An examination of the features of a territory in preparation for military operations

• C) A bomb that is designed to start fires

• D) Beaten, usually with the fists

Which option defines the term 'hedonistic'?

• A) Primarily concerned with pleasure

• B) Relating to feasting, socializing, and festivities

• C) Having an abnormal fear of things that are foreign

• D) Repulsive, disgusting

Which option best defines 'hedonistic'?

• primarily concerned with pleasure

• having abnormal fear of things that are foreign

• having characteristics of a primitive type of organism

• sudden uncontrollable convulsion or spasm

Which option correctly defines 'atavistic'?

• repulsive, disgusting

• full of anxiety and concern

• released or freed from difficult situations or conditions

• having characteristics of a primitive type of organism

What does 'xenophobic' mean?

• full of anxiety and concern

• having an abnormal fear of things that are foreign

• unhealthy vapors or fumes rising from the ground or other sources

• a bomb that is designed to start fires

What does 'miasma' mean?

• primarily concerned with pleasure

• having an abnormal fear of things that are foreign

• unhealthy vapors or fumes rising from the ground or other sources

• showing a complete lack of interest 

What does 'convivial' mean?

• the act of making a choice

• full of anxiety and concern

• a sudden uncontrollable convulsion or spasm

• relating to feasting, socializing, and festivities