Cultural Literacy Unit 3

Carry the torch To carry on a cause

the system of dividing society into hereditary classes caste the system of dividing society into hereditary classes

Catch-22 a dilemma or difficult circumstance from which there is no escape because of mutually conflicting or dependent conditions.

be restless and impatient to start doing something Chomp at the bit be restless and impatient to start doing something

Chickens come home to roost One's previous actions will eventually have consequences or cause problems.

Chip on one’s shoulder refers to the act of holding a grudge or grievance that readily provokes disputation.

Civil disobedience the refusal to obey certain laws or governmental demands for the purpose of influencing legislation or government policy, characterized by the employment of such nonviolent techniques as boycotting, picketing, and nonpayment of taxes.

colonialism the policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.

Conformity compliance with standards, rules, or laws.

Conspicuous consumption expenditure on or consumption of luxuries on a lavish scale in an attempt to enhance one's prestige.