Vocab Set #7

Question 1

abolish

Answer 1

(v)

to do away with, put an end to

Question 2

derive

Answer 2

(v)

to trace from a source or origin; to obtain by reasoning or deduce

Question 3

despotism

Answer 3

(n)

the exercise of absolute power or control; tyranny

Question 4

dissolve

Answer 4

(v)

to disintegrate, to break up

Question 5

endeavor

Answer 5

(v)
to exert oneself to do something

(n)
a strenuous effort or attempt

Question 6

expunge

Answer 6

(v)

to delete or erase; to wipe out

Question 7

inalienable

Answer 7

(adj)

not transferable or not capable of being taken away

Question 8

inherent

Answer 8

(adj)

existing in someone or something as a permanent element or quality

Question 9

insurrection

Answer 9

(n)

an act or instance of rising in revolt, rebellion or resistance against civil authority or government

Question 10

jurisdiction

Answer 10

(n)

the right, power, or authority to administer justice; power or control

Question 11

legislature

Answer 11

(n)

a law-making body of people or branch of government

Question 12

prudence

Answer 12

(n)

the quality or fact of being wise and practical

Question 13

relinquish

Answer 13

(v)

to renounce or surrender; to give up or let go of

Question 14

transient

Answer 14

(adj)

not lasting or enduring; existing briefly

Question 15

unsullied

Answer 15

(adj)

not soiled, untarnished; pure