Match Ethical Terms Ethical Terms Many ethical terms are used in moral and ethical reasoning. There are often subtle differences in shades of meaning among different ethical terms. Which set of terms you use often depends on which particular ethical viewpoint or theory you adopt (as you will see in subsequent chapters). Indicate which ethical term or terms most closely corresponds to each of the following descriptions: Just Match the Description of these Ethical Term words Moral obligation Moral good Moral permissible Right and Wrong Description Ethical Term These terms prescribe things to do or not to do. They usually apply to actions and usually do not allow room for degrees.      This term indicates that something should be positively regarded, but without an explicit recommendation for doing it. This term usually allows room for degrees.      This term indicates that something is morally praiseworthy to do, but that there is no moral obligation to do so.      This term indicates that something ought to be done and that there is no other acceptable moral choice.