Unit 1: Renaissance and Exploration c. 1450 to c. 1648 Topic 1.1 - Unfamiliar Words

Question 1

conservative

Answer 1

traditional(adj), rightist(noun)

Question 2

feudal

Answer 2

according to, resembling, or denoting the system of feudalism

Question 3

Renaissance

Answer 3

rebirth

Question 4

resurgence

Answer 4

recovery, renewal, revival

Question 5

catalyst

Answer 5

a person or thing that gives rise to an event

Question 6

spur

Answer 6

a thing that prompts or encourages someone; and incentive

Question 7

innovate

Answer 7

to make changes

Question 8

avenue

Answer 8

a broad road in a town or city, typically having trees at regular intervals along its sides

Question 9

institution

Answer 9

organization, establishment, foundation

Question 10

coercive

Answer 10

relating to or using force or threats

Question 11

impetus

Answer 11

a force that makes something happen or happen more quickly

Question 12

sovereignty

Answer 12

supreme power or authority

Question 13

streamline

Answer 13

to design or provide with a form that presents very little resistance to a flow of air or water, increasing speed and ease of movement

Question 14

strain

Answer 14

tension, tightness