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22 Cards in this Set
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DUCO
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(L) to lead
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conductive
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adj. promoting; contributing(used with to); helpful
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induce
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v. 1. to persuade; to influence
2. to cause; to bring about |
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traduce
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v. to slander; to speak falsely or maliciously of
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redoubt
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n. 1. a small fort defending an important point
2. a place of refuge or defense |
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HEGAISTHAI
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(G) to lead
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hegemony
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n. dominance, especially of one political body over another
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exegesis
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n. a thorough explanation or interpretation, especially of a sacred text
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NUNCIO
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(L) to announce
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annunciation
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n. 1. an announcement; a proclamation
2. (ofted capitalized) the announcement of the Incarnation made to the Virgin Mary by the angel Gabriel |
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renunciation
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n. an action or statement in which something is given up, rejected, abandoned, or sacrificed
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POLIS
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(G) city
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POLITIKOS
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(G) citizen
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polity
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n. 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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adj. 1. wise; prudent; sagacious
2. expident; taking advantage of the moment; shrewd |
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POSSUM
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(L) to be able, to have power
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potentate
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n. monarch; a ruler possessing great power
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puissant
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adj. mighty; powerful; forceful
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REX
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(L) king
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regalia
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n. 1. emblems and symbols of royalty, rank, office, or institution
2. finery; elaborate attire |
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regency
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n. the office or period of office of a regent; one who administers for a monarch, especially in England and in France
adj. & n. a style of dress, furniture, and architecture characteristic of the the regency period in England |
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viceroy
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n. a governor or ruler exercising authority on behalf of a sovereign in a province or colony
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