apush vocab 1

Question 1

pantheism

Answer 1

a belief that the universe is an embodiment of God

Question 2

paradox

Answer 2

something that may be true despite its apparent contradictions

Question 3

parlance

Answer 3

a specific use of words

Question 4

partisan

Answer 4

a firm supporter of a political group, person, or cause

Question 5

patriarchy

Answer 5

a political arrangement where a community is ruled by men

Question 6

pension

Answer 6

a fixed sum of money paid regularly to a retired person

Question 7

periphery

Answer 7

the outer edge or boundary of an area

Question 8

polygamy

Answer 8

the practice of being in a martial or sexual relationship with multiple people at a time

Question 9

preemptive

Answer 9

preventative measures being made against something

Question 10

prerogative

Answer 10

an exclusive right held by a high official, or a special freedom held by certain people

Question 11

prestige

Answer 11

honor, esteem, or noble status

Question 12

privateer

Answer 12

a private person or ship hired by a government for use in war