English Vocab Term 1 G11

Question 1

Adapt

Answer 1

adjust, get used to, get suitable

Question 2

coherent

Answer 2

logical and consistent , easy to understand

Question 3

expedition

Answer 3

difficult journey

Question 4

straits

Answer 4

a position of difficulty

Question 5

sovereign

Answer 5

a person who possess absolute and supreme power

Question 6

oligarchy

Answer 6

a government or organization ruled by only a few people

Question 7

despotism

Answer 7

aggressive absolute power by a government

Question 8

democracy

Answer 8

a government by the people

Question 9

republic

Answer 9

a government chosen by the people and their

Question 10

device

Answer 10

an item made for a specific purpose

Question 11

displace

Answer 11

to move something from one place/position to another

Question 12

dynamic

Answer 12

characterized by change, movement and activity

Question 13

conquistador

Answer 13

Spanish warrior

Question 14

interminable

Answer 14

seemingly endless

Question 15

flotilla

Answer 15

a group of boats

Question 16

posse

Answer 16

an armed band given special authority by the officials

Question 17

unimpeded

Answer 17

not disrupted

Question 18

contrary

Answer 18

opposite to

Question 19

founder

Answer 19

someone who establishes/ provides the basis for something

Question 20

ideological

Answer 20

based on ideas and beliefs

Question 21

publication

Answer 21

the act of making public through electronic or printed form

Question 22

revolution

Answer 22

replacement of the government often through violent means

Question 23

establish

Answer 23

to formally set up

Question 24

affect

Answer 24

to cause or influence

Question 25

invest

Answer 25

provide with something, grant or endow

Question 26

abdicate

Answer 26

to give up/cede responsibility

Question 27

tyranny

Answer 27

absolute power

Question 28

govern

Answer 28

to rule over/control

Question 29

judicial

Answer 29

related to the administration of justice

Question 30

legislative

Answer 30

branch of the government that makes laws

Question 31

executive

Answer 31

branch of the government responsible for enforcing laws and policies