LGR Unit 11 + 12 Flashcards

1
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Perjury

A

the breaking of a legal oath

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2
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Abjure

A

to swear off; to renounce

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3
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Conjure

A

to bring forth, especially through words

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4
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Predominant

A

being most evident or apparent

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5
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Domineering

A

forcing others to obey

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6
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Indomitable

A

unbeatable; resilient

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7
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Aristocracy

A

a group of the most wealthy and priviledged

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8
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Theocracy

A

a government ruled by a religious leader or figure

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9
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Bureaucrat

A

a minor official

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10
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Legitimize

A

to give credit or recognition to

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11
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Privileged

A

available only to a special few; entitled to something special

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12
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Legislative

A

having to do with the law

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13
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Rapacious

A

seizing everything; greedy

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14
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Rapt

A

giving total attention to; captivated

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15
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Surreptitious

A

hidden or secret; done without notice

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16
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Perceptible

A

able to be noticed or left

17
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Susceptible

A

able to be influenced

18
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Precept

A

an idea important to a system of beliefs

19
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Voracious

A

devouring everything

20
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Omnivorous

A

feeding on both animals and plants

21
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Herbivorous

A

eating only plants

22
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Decadent

A

overly luxurious and lacking mortal discipline; excessive

23
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Cadence

A

a rhythmic rise and fall

24
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Casualty

A

something or someone injured, killed, or eliminated