Vocabulary 5 Flashcards
1
Q
Sedition
A
Provoking rebellion against a government
2
Q
Disingenuous
A
Lacking truth
3
Q
Pragmatism
A
A practical approach to problems
4
Q
Sycophant
A
A person who acts obedient to someone important to gain an advantage.
5
Q
Odious
A
Causing hatred
6
Q
Flora & Fauna
A
The plants and animals of a region
7
Q
Berate
A
To scold
8
Q
Perfunctory
A
Performed as a routine duty
9
Q
Reapportionment
A
the redistribution of representation in a legislative body.
10
Q
Embargo
A
Issued by the government prohibiting the movement of merchant ships in or out of its ports.
11
Q
Repellent
A
Causing dislike or distrust.
12
Q
Vacillate
A
To be indecisive
13
Q
Repudiate
A
To reject with disapproval
14
Q
Extortion
A
Using force or threat to get something.
15
Q
Imprudent
A
Not showing care for the consequences of an action.
