23/5/24 Flashcards

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the amount of confidence felt by a person or group of people, especially when in a dangerous/difficult situation

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morale

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standards of behaviour; principles of right and wrong

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moral

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a lesson that can be derived from a story or experience

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moral

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to force someone to serve in an army/one of a country’s armed forces

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conscript

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a situation in which neither side in an argument/contest can win or in which no progress is possible

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stalemate

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a long and determined attempt to achieve/change/stop something because of your strong belief

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crusade

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a vigorous campaign for political/social/religious change

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crusade

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when one person or group decides to enforce their beliefs on others either through violence or peer pressure

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crusade

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to put something into action

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enact

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to make a law/rule become official

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enact

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to perform a story/play

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enact

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a person who speaks publicly in support of a particular idea/plan of action

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proponent

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to not allow something/ to order someone not to do something

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forbade

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in the middle/surrounded by

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amid

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a neutral position, especially in a disagreement/war

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neutrality

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involving two groups or countries

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bilateral

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widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements/status/reputation in a particular field or society

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prestige

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extremely large/great in size, extent or degree

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immense

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a formal meeting in which representatives/experts discuss important matters, make decisions, etc

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congress

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the easing of hostility/strained relations, especially between countries

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detente

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