vocab 17 Flashcards
A feeling of agreement or harmony; a formal agreement
accord
To declare positively
affirm
To pass on to others. To leave to another in one’s will.
bequeath
A fortress on a hill; a stronghold
citadel
To grant or bestow. To consult.
confer
A successful action that brings about a striking change. The overthrow of a government, especially by a group that has military or political power.
coup
A person who holds a high rank or position of honor
dignitary
To involve in an argument or conflict
embroil
An extended period of time marked by a series of related events
epoch
Free from fault or flaw; perfect
impeccable
To establish, organize, or put into effect; to begin. An organization set up to promote education or a particular cause
institute
The male founder or ruler of a family or tribe
patriarch
A feeling of harmonious connection between people or groups of people
rapport
To give up a right to, abandon; reject
renounce
The art of using language skillfully. Exaggerated or insincere language that is without real meaning or worth.
rhetoric
