Set 9 Flashcards

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1
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bureaucracy

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administrative system with many rules

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2
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demagogue

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political agitator

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3
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diplomatic

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political, tactful

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4
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egalitarian

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democratic, promoting equality

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5
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elitist

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snobbish, arrogant

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inferior

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lower in rank, substandard

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7
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mandate

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order, command

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8
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manifesto

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proclamation, political platform

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9
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mercenary

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hired soldier

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10
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monarch

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king or queen, absolute ruler

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11
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nepotism

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favoritism towards relatives

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12
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officious

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bossy, self-important

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13
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pacifist

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peace-lover, antiwar advocate

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14
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partisan

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biased, taking political sides

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15
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perquisite

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perk, a right based on position

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propaganda

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bogus publicity, misinformation

17
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relegate

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downgrade, demote

18
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sedition

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rebellion, treason

19
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autonomous

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independent, sel-sufficient

20
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sovereign

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independent, autonomous