Vocabulary Review

Which of the following best defines dictatorship?

• A government ruled by a single person with absolute power.

• A system where power is shared among many people.

• A government where laws are made by the people directly.

• A country ruled by elected officials.

If something is 'expendable' it is:

• Absolutely necessary and irreplaceable

• Not essential and can be sacrificed or removed.

• Expensive and valuable

• Extremely durable and long-lasting

A ------- is someone who believes in maintaining a strong military and is often in favor of using it to solve political problems.

A person's typical behavior or attitude in social situations is referred to as their ________.

The artist used ________ shades of color to create a delicate and almost imperceptible transition.

A situation or statement that seems contradictory but may actually be true is known as a _____________.

The waves began to _______ gently against the shore.

The advertisement included __________ messages that were designed to influence consumers without their conscious awareness.