Educational Values

7 words in this vocabulary list

noun the inner sense of what is right or wrong in one's conduct or motives, impelling one toward right action

  • It is important to always listen to your conscience when making ethical decisions.
  • My conscience is telling me to do the right thing and apologize.
  • I can't believe he has no conscience, he's so selfish.
  • Her conscience weighed heavily on her as she struggled with the decision.

noun a set of rules or guidelines that dictate what is right and wrong, usually based on ethical or philosophical beliefs

  • It is important for individuals to adhere to a strict moral code in order to maintain ethical standards in society.
  • Some people believe in following their own moral code even if it goes against societal norms.
  • You gotta have your own moral code, man. Can't let anyone else dictate what's right or wrong for you.
  • In the world of business, having a strong moral code can be the difference between success and failure.

noun the lesson or principle taught by a fable, story, or event

adjective concerned with the principles of right and wrong behavior

  • The moral of the story is to always be honest and kind.
  • I think the moral of the movie was to never give up on your dreams.
  • Dude, the moral of the party last night was to just have a good time.
  • The moral compass of society seems to be shifting in recent years.

noun a short sentence or phrase chosen as encapsulating the beliefs or ideals guiding an individual, family, or institution

  • The company's motto is 'Excellence through Innovation'.
  • My motto is 'Work hard, play hard'.
  • Her motto is 'YOLO' - you only live once.
  • His motto of 'never give up' kept him going during tough times.

adjective A principled person or action is one that is based on or shows a strong belief in what is right and fair.

  • She is known for her principled approach to decision-making, always sticking to her values and beliefs.
  • He's a principled guy who always does what he thinks is right, no matter what others say.
  • That dude is so principled, he never bends the rules no matter what.
  • The principled foundation of their relationship kept them strong through all the challenges they faced.

noun a false statement; a lie

  • The spread of untruths can have serious consequences in a professional setting.
  • Don't believe everything you hear, there's a lot of untruth going around.
  • She's just spouting untruths to make herself look better.
  • His words were like a web of untruths, trapping anyone who dared to believe them.

noun excellence or virtue; the act of reaching one's highest potential or moral virtue in Ancient Greek culture

  • The mountaineer successfully reached the sharp arete of the mountain peak.
  • We should climb to the top of that hill; the view from the arete is amazing!
  • Dude, check out that sick arete on the rock wall over there!
  • The company's new product design really stands out as the arete in the industry.