3rd Quarter Vocabulary Flashcards by Morgan Hawkins

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Javelins

A

Throwing spears

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Oligarchy

A

Government by a few people or families

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Scanty

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Barely sufficient or adequate

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Rushes

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Stiff marsh plants; stems of same

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Temperance

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Abstinence from alcohol

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Flinching (flinch)

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To recoil involuntarily, from surprise or pain

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Effeminate

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Weak and soft in attitude and behavior

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Idlers

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Unemployed and lazy persons

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Spartan

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Frugal and self disciplined

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Aldermen

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Members of a city legislature

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Mortaged

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To pledge property as security for repayment of debt

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Citadel

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A city fortress in a commanding position

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Republics

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Cities ruled by magistrates (citizens) instead of kings

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Tyrant (ancient meaning)

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Sole ruler in a Greek city republic

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Tyrant (modern meaning)

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Harsh ruler

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Minstrels

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Traveling musician-poets

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Heralds

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Messengers delivering important news

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Routed

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To drive off in disorder

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Havoc

A

Chaos and disorder

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Marathon

A

A cross country foot race of 26.2 miles

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Sulphur

A

A yellow mineral

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Scouraged

A

To beat with a small whip as punishment

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Scale

A

To climb in stages or on a ladder

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Tripod

A

Three legged stand or stool

Strait

Narrow passage of water between two shores

Banished

To expel and send away as punishment

Ostracism (ancient meaning)

Temporary banishment by popular vote

Ostracism (modern meaning)

Exclusion from a group