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23 Cards in this Set
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archaic
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1. Characteristic of a much earlier or primitive period
2. Antiquated; out-of-date |
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oligarchy
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Government by the few, especially a faction of persons or families.
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demagogue
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a leader or agitator who appeals to people's passions and prejudices rather than to their reason.
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endemic
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Commonly found in a particular region or among a particular people.
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pandemic
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Spread throughout a wide geographic area; worldwide.
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gregarious
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1. Liking companionship; sociable
2. Tending to live or move in groups of one's own kind. |
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aggregation
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A large group or collection of people, animals, or things.
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iconoclastic
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1. Breaking or destroying images
2. Attacking or overthrowing tradition or popular ideas, institutions, or conventions. |
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conductive
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promoting; contributing; helpful
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induce
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1. To persuade; to influence
2. To cause; to bring about |
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traduce
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To slander; to speak falsely or maliciously of
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redoubt
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1. A small fort defending an important point
2. A place of refuge or defense. |
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hegemony
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dominance, especially of one political body over another
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exegesis
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A thorough explanation or interpretation, especially of a sacred text
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annunciation
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1. An announcement; a proclamation
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renunciation
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An action or statement in which something is given up, rejected, abandoned, or sacrificed.
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polity
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an organized society, such as a nation, state, church, or other organization, having a specific form of government
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politic
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1. wise;prudent;sagacious
2. expedient;taking advantage of the moment; shrewd |
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potentate
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monarch; a ruler possessing great power
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puissant
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mighty; powerful; forceful
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regalia
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1. Emblems and symbols of royalty, rank, office, or institution
2. Finery; elaborate attire. |
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regency
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the office or period of office of a regent; one who administers for a monarch
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viceroy
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a governor or ruler exercising authority on behalf of a sovereign in a province or colony.
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