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APUSH VOCAB Flashcards

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Sedition

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

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Disingenuous

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

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Pragmatism

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a practical approach to problems and affairs

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sycophant

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Self-seeking flatterer

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Odious

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Highly offensive

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Flora & Fauna

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Plants and animals of a particular region

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Berate

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Scold or criticize angrily

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Perfunctory

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Done routinely and with little interest or care

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Reapportionment

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The redistribution of representation in a legislative body

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Embargo

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Official ban on trade or commerce activity with a particular country

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Repellent

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Causing disgust or distaste

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Vacillate

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To waver in mind or opinion; indecisive

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Repudiate

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To reject as having no authority or binding force

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Extortion

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The practice of obtaining something

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Imprudent

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Not showing care for the consequence of an action

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Dissension

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Disagreement that leads to discord or a difference of opinions

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Maritime

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

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Egalitarian

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

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Audacious

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Showing a willingness to take bold risks

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Subterfuge

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Deceit used in order to achieve ones goals

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Repugnant

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Extremely distasteful

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Proscribed

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To forbid or make something illegal

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Incite

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Encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior)

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Disparaging

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To belittle or bring reproach upon

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Autonomy

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The power to govern yourself

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Tactical

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Small-scale actions serving a larger purpose

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Municipal

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

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