English Vocabulary Chapter 4

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DUCO, DUCERE, DUXI, DUCTUM

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<L. "to lead"

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conducive

Back 2

promoting; contributing (used with to); 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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HEGAISTHAI

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<G. "to lead"

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hegemony

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dominance, esp. of one political bodyover another

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exegesis

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a thorough explanation or interpretation, esp. of a sacred test

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NUNCIO, NUNCIARE, NUNCIAVI, NUNCIATUM

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<L. "to announce"

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annunciation

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1. an announcement; a proclamation
2. (often capitalized) in Christian though, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would give birth to the son of God

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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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POLIS
POLITIKOS

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<G. "city"
<G. "citizen"

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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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POSSUM, POSSE, POTUI

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<L. "to be able" "to have power"

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potentate

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monarch; a ruler possesing great power

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puissant

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mighty; powerful; forceful

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REX, REGIS

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<L. "king"

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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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1. the office or period of office of a regent; one who administers for a monarch, esp (sometimes capitalized) in England (1811-1820) and in France (1715-1723)
2. a style of dress, furniture, and architecture characteristic of the regency period in England

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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