Vocab15- 16 Flashcards
1
Q
To formally take back or reject a statement or belief
A
Recant
2
Q
To regain. To make up for
A
Recoup
3
Q
To gave yo up especially by formal announcement
A
Renounce
4
Q
To take back, to repeal
A
Rescind
5
Q
To give up voluntary
A
Waive
6
Q
To formally give up control
A
Abdicate
7
Q
To clear of guilt or blame
A
Absolve
8
Q
A purifying or refreshing release of emotional tension
A
Catharsis
9
Q
To cancel or reverse an Order
A
Countermanded
10
Q
Exemptions from punishment
A
Impunity
11
Q
The existing state of affairs
A
Status quo
12
Q
Cunning deceitful
A
Machiavellian
13
Q
Isolated
A
Insular
14
Q
Corrected conduct
A
Protocol
15
Q
Submission of deputy to an impartial party
A
Arbitration
16
Q
Agreement among nations
A
Entente
17
Q
Good judgment
A
Discretion
18
Q
A contract
A
Convenient
19
Q
A special staff on a diplomatic mission
A
Attaché
20
Q
Working in a foreign country
A
Consul
