TTTC Vocab Flashcards

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Affront

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To insult intentionally

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Contentious

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Quarrelsome

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Emissary

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Agent who represents the interests of a group

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Entente

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An agreement between two or more governments

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Attaché

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A person assigned to a diplomatic office

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Dissension

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A difference in opinion

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Altercation

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A heated and noisy quarrel

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Machiavellian

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Of an amoral political doctrine

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Consulate

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The premises occupied by a consul

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Rancor

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Bitter long lasting resentment, ill will

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Antagonist

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One who opposes another, adversary

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Protocol

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Ceremony and etiquette observed by diplomats

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Retribution

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Something demanded in repayment

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Bellicose

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Warlike in manner or temperament

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Egregious

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Outstandingly bad, flagrant

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Status quo

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The existing state of affairs

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Discretion

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Quality of exhibiting a cautious reserve

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Schism

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A separation or division into factions

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Breach

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A breaking up or disruption of friendly relations

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Semblance

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A outward or token appearance, form