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20 Cards in this Set
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Conventional |
Non-nuclear |
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Flourish/flourishing |
To be in a vigorous state; thrive |
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Great society |
The goal of democratic party under the leadership of LBJ, chiefly to enact domestic prgrams to improve education, provide medical care for the aged and eliminate poverty |
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Corps |
A military unit of ground combat forces consisting of two or more divisions and other troops |
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Due process |
A judicial requirement the laws may not treat individuals unfairly, arbitrarily, or unreasonably, and that courts must follow proper procedures and rules when trying cases |
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Cosmonaut |
A Russian or Soviet astronaut |
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Topple |
To fall forward, as from having a heavy top, tumble down. |
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Institute/ instituted |
To initiate or establish something |
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Quarentine |
A strict isolation imposed to prevent the spread of a disease. |
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Vocation/ vocational |
A particular occupation, buisness, or profession; calling. |
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Forefront |
The position of greatest importance of prominence. |
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Subsidy/subsidized |
Money granted by the government to achieve a specific goal that is beneficial to society. |
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Arbitrary |
Subject to individual will or judgment without restriction; contingent riley upon ones discretion |
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Confine |
To enclose or restrain |
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Consensus |
General agreement |
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New Frontier |
The principles and policies of the liberal wing of the Democratic party under the leadership of President JFK. |
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Exile/exiles |
Explosion from ones native land by authorative decree. |
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Flurry |
Sudden comotion, excitement, or confusion; nervous hurry. |
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Flexible response |
The build-up of conventional troops and weapons to allow a nation to fight a limited war without using nuclear weapons. |
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Drastic/drastically |
Extremely severe/acting with force and violence. |
