Vocab Lesson 17 Flashcards

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Affirm

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To declare positively

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Accord

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A feeling of agreement or harmony; a formal agreement

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Bequeath

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To pass on to others. To leaver to another in ones will.

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Citadel

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A fortress on a hill; a stronghold

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Confer

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To grant or bestow. To consult.

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Coup

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A successful action that brings about a striking change. The over throw of a government

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Dignitary

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A person who holds a high rank or position of honor

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Embroil

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To involve in an argument or conflict.

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Epoch

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An extended period of time marked by a series of related events.

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Impeccable

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Free from flaw or fault, perfect

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Institute

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To establish, or put into effect; to begin. An organization set up to promote education or a particular cause.

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Patriarch

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The male founder or ruler of a family or tribe

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Rapport

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A feeling of harmonious connection between people or groups of people

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Renounce

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To give up a right to, abandon; reject

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Rhetoric

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The art of using language skillfully.Exaggerated or insincere language that is without real meaning or worth.

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