Unit 5 Academic Vocabulary 1 Read the definition
Unit 5 Academic Vocabulary 1. Read the definition for each term. 2. Write a sentence correctly using each term. 3. You may handwrite on notebook paper, or type your sentence onto the slide and email it to me. 4. warren. bradley@alvord. k 12. ca. us
Consequences a result or effect of an action or condition Use in a sentence
Bonds a debt investment in which an investor loans money to an entity (typically corporate or governmental) which borrows the funds for a defined period of time at a variable or fixed interest rate. Use in a sentence
Aliens a foreigner, especially one who is not a naturalized citizen of the country where they are living Use in a sentence
Atrocities an extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury. Use in a sentence
Foreign Policy a government's strategy in dealing with other nations. Use in a sentence
Minority refers to a category of people differentiated from the social majority, those who hold the majority of positions of social power in a society. Use in a sentence
Alliance a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations Use in a sentence
Strategy a plan of action or policy designed to achieve a major or overall aim. Use in a sentence
Theater In warfare, a theater or theatre (see spelling differences) is an area or place in which important military events occur or are progressing. A theater can include the entirety of the air space, land sea area that is or that may potentially become involved in war operations. Use in a sentence
Appeasement the action of stopping someone from being angry; placation. Use in a sentence
Isolationism a policy of remaining apart from the affairs or interests of other groups, especially the political affairs of other countries Use in a sentence
White Collar relating to the work done or those who work in an office or other professional environment. Synonyms: clerical, administrative, professional, executive, salaried, office "white-collar workers" Use in a sentence
Blue Collar relating to manual work or workers, particularly in industry. "their speech and attitudes mark them as blue-collar guys" Synonyms: manual, wage, industrial, factory; informal, lunchpail "blue-collar work" Use in a sentence
Professional Any employee engaged in work predominantly intellectual and varied in character as opposed to routine mental, manual, mechanical, or physical work; involving the consistent exercise of discretion and judgment in its performance. Use in a sentence
Human Rights a right that is believed to belong justifiably to every person. Use in a sentence
Communist a person who supports or believes in the principles of communism. Use in a sentence
Aggression hostile or violent behavior or attitudes toward another; readiness to attack or confront Use in a sentence
Brinkmanship the art or practice of pursuing a dangerous policy to the limits of safety before stopping, typically in politics. Use in a sentence
Disarm take a weapon or weapons away from (a person, force, or country Use in a sentence
Massacre an indiscriminate and brutal slaughter of people Use in a sentence
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