Human Rights Blog Vocabulary

Question 1

The quality or powerin an actual life experience evoking a feeling of pity or compassion.

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pathos

Question 2

The right to guaranteed benefits under agovernment program, as SS or unemployment compensation.

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entitlement

Question 3

a learned borrowing from the Latin meaning "killer" or "act of killing."

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-cide

Question 4

Conduct, or speech indicative ofself-respect or appreciation of an occasion orsituation.

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dignity

Question 5

Power of sharing the feelingsof another, especially in sorrow or trouble.

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sympathy

Question 6

To pull together, sift through, and selectfor presentation, as music or website content.

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curate

Question 7

The moral element that determines a character's action rather than his/her thought or emotion.

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ethos

Question 8

The belief in the inherent superiority ofone's own ethnic group or culture.

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ethnocentrism

Question 9

The psychologically experiencing of thefeelings, thoughts, or attitudes of another.

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empathy

Question 10

Fundamental rights, belonging to an individual, such as the right to speak, protest, work, etc.

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human rights

Question 11

Desiring to help others; charitable:intended for benefits rather than profit.

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benevolent

Question 12

To provide with a permanent fund or sourceof income.

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endowed

Question 13

Full of, characterized by, or showingmalice; intentionally harmful; spiteful

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malicious

Question 14

The rational principle that governs anddevelops the universe.

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logos

Question 15

not being capable of sell or trade;outcasted

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inalienable

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