Classical roots lesson 4 Flashcards
conducive
Promoting; contributing; helpful
induce
To persuade; to influence
traduce
To slander; to speak falsely or maliciously of
redoubt
A small fort defending an important point.
hegemony
Dominance, especially of one political body over another.
exegesis
A thorough explanation or interpretation, especially of a sacred text.
annunciation
An announcement; a proclamation.
renunciation
An action or statement in which something is given up, rejected, abandoned, or sacrificed.
Polity
An organized society, such as a nation, state, church, or other organization, having a specific form of government.
Politic
Wise; prudent; sagacious.
potentate
Monarch; a ruler possessing great power.
puissant
Might; powerful; forceful.
regalia
Emblems and symbols of royalty, rank, office, or institution.
regency
The office or period of office of a regent; one who administers for a monarch, especially in England and in France.
viceroy
A governor or ruler exercising authority on behalf of a sovereign in a province or colony.
