Form 1 Social Studies Wordlist 1 Ensure that you know the meaning of each of the words shown below

WORD 1. Uniqueness 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Individuality Heredity Environment Personality Gene Characteristics Quality (qualities) Difference

MEANING

the quality of being one of a kind The quality or character of a person or thing that distinguishes them from others of the same kind The passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another. The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character. A unit of heredity that is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the individual A feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place, or thing and serving to identify it A personal trait, especially a character trait: A point or way in which people or things are not the same A behaviour trait that is in keeping with a persons values; a quality that is valued in a persons society
A behavior trait that is considered a failing; a quality that is considered undesirable in a persons society A feeling of pride in oneself

10. Personal strength 11. Personal weakness 12. Self-esteem 13. Behaviour 14. Conflict 15. Role 16. Status 17. Identity 18. Physical 19. Social, 20. Emotional

The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others : A serious disagreement or argument The part played by a person in a particular situation. The position of an individual in relation to another or others, especially in regard to social or professional standing The set of characteristics by which a person is definitively recognizable or known
Relating to the body Relating to ones interactions with others Relating to ones feelings A process of growth or advancement

21. Development

Note: You will be tested on your understanding of these words next week. This test will take many forms including questions, crossword puzzles and composition.