TTTC Vocab Flashcards
Affront
To insult intentionally
Contentious
Quarrelsome
Emissary
Agent who represents the interests of a group
Entente
An agreement between two or more governments
Attaché
A person assigned to a diplomatic office
Dissension
A difference in opinion
Altercation
A heated and noisy quarrel
Machiavellian
Of an amoral political doctrine
Consulate
The premises occupied by a consul
Rancor
Bitter long lasting resentment, ill will
Antagonist
One who opposes another, adversary
Protocol
Ceremony and etiquette observed by diplomats
Retribution
Something demanded in repayment
Bellicose
Warlike in manner or temperament
Egregious
Outstandingly bad, flagrant
Status quo
The existing state of affairs
Discretion
Quality of exhibiting a cautious reserve
Schism
A separation or division into factions
Breach
A breaking up or disruption of friendly relations
Semblance
A outward or token appearance, form