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ACT Humanities - Moral Behavior

Here you will learn some English words related to moral behavior, such as "equitable", "fidelity", "conscience", etc. that will help you ace your ACTs.

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ACT Vocabulary for Humanities
integrity

the quality of having a strong sense of morality

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dignity

the quality of being worthy of respect and honor, which can be attributed to a person's behavior, actions, or sense of self-worth

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decency

the quality of being proper, polite, and conformity to social norms

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sincerity

the state of being genuine, honest, and free from pretense or lies

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probity

the quality of abiding by the highest moral principles

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tolerance

willingness to accept behavior or opinions that are against one's own

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beneficence

the quality of showing kindness, generosity, and a desire to do good for others

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moral compass

an internalized set of values and principles that guide a person’s decisions about what is right and wrong

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generosity

the quality of being kind, understanding and unselfish, especially in providing money or gifts to others

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conscience

an internal guide for behavior based on principles of right and wrong according to an established code of ethics

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philanthropy

the activity of helping people, particularly financially

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accountability

the fact of being responsible for what someone does and being able to explain the reasons

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fidelity

the quality of showing loyalty and faithfulness to someone or something

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authenticity

the quality of being genuine, real, or true

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reputation

the state in which a person or an organization is highly respected and esteemed by others

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prestige

the respect and admiration that someone or something receives based on perceived importance, quality, or achievement

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to sacrifice

to give up something of value for the sake of something else

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aphorism

a concise and memorable expression that contains a general truth or principle

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maxim

a short statement or phrase that encapsulates a general truth, principle, or rule of behavior, often offering guidance or wisdom

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principle

a fundamental belief or guideline based on what is morally right that influences one's actions and decisions

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justification

a reason, explanation, or excuse that demonstrates something to be right, reasonable, or necessary

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homage

a show of respect or admiration for someone or something, often expressed through a creative work such as a painting, poem, or song

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equitable

ensuring fairness and impartiality, so everyone gets what they rightfully deserve

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venerable

worthy of great respect and admiration due to being extremely old or aged

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charitable

kind and generous toward the less fortunate

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benevolent

showing kindness and generosity

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righteous

acting in accordance with moral principles, without compromise or wrongdoing

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altruistic

acting selflessly for the well-being of others, often prioritizing their needs over one's own

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staunch

showing strong support for a person, cause, or belief

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guileless

straightforward in conduct and communication, without hidden motives or manipulation

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faithful

staying loyal and dedicated to a certain person, idea, group, etc.

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wholesome

deserving of respect, approval, or admiration due to qualities such as excellence, virtue, skill, or achievement

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to dedicate

to give all or most of one's time, effort, or resources to a particular activity, cause, or person

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to enlighten

to give someone spiritual knowledge or insight in order to deepen their understanding of themselves, their surroundings, or their relationship with a higher power or spiritual entity

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to preach

to give advice to people about what they should or should not do in a way that might annoy or bore them

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to devote

to give one's time or commit oneself entirely to a certain matter, cause, or activity

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