APUSH VOCAB

Question 1

Sedition

Answer 1

The crime of saying or writing something that encourages people to disobey their government.

Question 2

Disingenuous

Answer 2

Not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that someone knows less about something than they really do

Question 3

Pragmatism

Answer 3

a practical approach to problems and affairs

Question 4

sycophant

Answer 4

Self-seeking flatterer

Question 5

Odious

Answer 5

Highly offensive

Question 6

Flora & Fauna

Answer 6

Plants and animals of a particular region

Question 7

Berate

Answer 7

Scold or criticize angrily

Question 8

Perfunctory

Answer 8

Done routinely and with little interest or care

Question 9

Reapportionment

Answer 9

The redistribution of representation in a legislative body

Question 10

Embargo

Answer 10

Official ban on trade or commerce activity with a particular country

Question 11

Repellent

Answer 11

Causing disgust or distaste

Question 12

Vacillate

Answer 12

To waver in mind or opinion; indecisive

Question 13

Repudiate

Answer 13

To reject as having no authority or binding force

Question 14

Extortion

Answer 14

The practice of obtaining something

Question 15

Imprudent

Answer 15

Not showing care for the consequence of an action

Question 16

Dissension

Answer 16

Disagreement that leads to discord or a difference of opinions

Question 17

Maritime

Answer 17

Connected with the sea in relation to navigation, shipping, ect.

Question 18

Egalitarian

Answer 18

Believing in the principle that everyone is created equal and deserves equal rights

Question 19

Audacious

Answer 19

Showing a willingness to take bold risks

Question 20

Subterfuge

Answer 20

Deceit used in order to achieve ones goals

Question 21

Repugnant

Answer 21

Extremely distasteful

Question 22

Proscribed

Answer 22

To forbid or make something illegal

Question 23

Incite

Answer 23

Encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior)

Question 24

Disparaging

Answer 24

To belittle or bring reproach upon

Question 25

Autonomy

Answer 25

The power to govern yourself

Question 26

Tactical

Answer 26

Small-scale actions serving a larger purpose

Question 27

Municipal

Answer 27

Of or relating to a city or town or its governing body