Lesson 4 Flashcards

1
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duco

A

to lead

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2
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promoting, contributing, helpful

A

conducive

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3
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to persuade, to influence, to cause, to bring about

A

induce

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4
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to slander, to speak falsely or maliciously of

A

traduce

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5
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a small fort defending an important point, a place of refuge of defense

A

redoubt

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6
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hegaisthai

A

to lead

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7
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dominance, escpecially of one political body over another

A

hegemony

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8
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a thorough explanation or interpretation, especially of a sacred text

A

exegesis

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9
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nuncio

A

to announce

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10
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an announcement, a proclamation; (often capitalized) In Christian thought, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would give birth to the son of God

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annunciation

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11
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an action or statement in which something is given up, rejected, abandoned, or sacrificed

A

renunciation

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12
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polis

A

city

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13
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politikos

A

citizen

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14
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an organized society, such as a nation, state, church, or other organization, having a specific form of government

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polity

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15
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wise, prudent, sagacious, expedient, taking advantage of the moment, shrewd

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politic

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16
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possum

A

to be able, to have power

17
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monarch, a ruler possessing great power

A

potentate

18
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mighty, powerful, forceful

A

puissant

19
Q

rex

A

king

20
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emblems and symbols of royalty, rank, office, or institution; finery, elaborate attire

A

regalia

21
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the office or period of office of a regent; one who administers for a monarch, especially in England (1811-1820) and in France (1715-1723)

A

regency

22
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a governor or ruler exercising authority on behalf of a sovereign in a province or colony

A

viceroy