Pre-Reading Vocabulary Quiz Flashcards
An imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect
Utopia
a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing
Euphemism
An imagined state or society in which there is great suffering or injustice, typically one that is totalitarian or post-apocalyptic
Dystopia
Comply with rules, standards, or laws
Conform
put (a living being, especially a dog or cat) to death humanely
Euthanize
A religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order
Ritual
A person or thing regarded as perfect
Ideal-Noun
Satisfying one’s conception of what is perfect; most suitable
Ideal-Adjective
The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities
Equality
Of a person; reach adult status
Coming of Age
A formal religious or public occasion, typically one celebrating a particular event or anniversary
Ceremony
