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33 Cards in this Set
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Coup d'etat |
The sudden overthrow of a government by a usually small group of persons in our previously in positions of authority |
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Con- |
Together, with |
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The state of |
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Arist(o) |
Best |
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De |
Down |
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Merit |
Talent, Worth |
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Scend |
Climb |
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Greg |
Flock, herd, group |
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Scend |
Climb |
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Greg |
Flock, herd, group |
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Scend |
Climb |
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Greg |
Flock, herd, group |
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Meter |
To measure |
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Strict |
Draw tight, bind |
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Chronology |
The sciences that deals with measuring time by regular divisions and that assigns events their proper dates |
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-(o)logy |
Scientific study of |
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Syn- |
Same, together |
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Synchronize |
To happen at the same time |
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Congregation |
An organized gathering or assembly of persons |
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Aristocracy |
A group of people banned as nobles by the king or queen in a country |
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Ven |
To come |
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Anachronism |
Something or of its time and place |
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Constrict |
To make narrow or draw together |
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Plutocracy |
A system of government run buy the wealthy |
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Condescend |
To lower oneself with someone considered inferior |
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Meritocracy |
An organisation or society in which success and rewards are based on performance |
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Chronometer |
An instrument designed to keep time with great accuracy |
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Convene |
To call (or) gather together for a meeting |
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Aristocracy |
A group of people named as nobles by the king or queen in a country |
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Chron(o) |
Time |
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Anachronism |
Something out of its time and place |
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Pluto |
Wealth |
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Theo |
Religion |
