SS8A Unit 6 Vocabulary

perspective (noun)

• a particular attitude or way of viewing something, which is influenced by cultural and personal experiences

• a method of analyzing data in research

• a type of visual art technique

• a psychological condition affecting perception

human rights (noun)

• basic rights and freedoms that all people should have

• rights granted only to citizens of a country

• privileges that can be revoked by the government

• laws that protect property ownership

policy (noun)

• a course of action adopted by a government or organization

• a set of rules for personal conduct

• a financial plan for investment

• a method of communication between departments

treaty (noun)

• a formal agreement between nations to resolve disputes or conflicts

• a casual conversation between friends

• a type of legal document for personal contracts

• a method of negotiation in business deals

unity (noun)

• a state of being alone

• people coming together and agreeing

• a disagreement among individuals

• a type of musical harmony

impact (noun)

• a sudden occurrence that causes a change

• the lasting change or effect caused by an event, action, or innovation

• a temporary effect that fades quickly

• a minor alteration that goes unnoticed

atrocity (noun)

• a terrible and cruel act, often involving violence

• a peaceful and kind gesture

• a minor inconvenience or annoyance

• a joyful celebration or event

testimony (noun)

• a personal story or statement about an event

• a legal document used in court

• a type of written report

• a formal declaration of facts

division (noun)

• a process of combining elements

• splitting into different groups or having disagreements

• a method of calculation

• a type of agreement

surveillance (noun)

• the act of watching or monitoring people to gather information, often used by governments for security

• a method of communication between two parties

• a type of security system that uses alarms

• the process of collecting data for scientific research