Absolutism & Constitutionalism Vocabulary Flashcards
1
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Myopic
A
Nearsighted
2
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Raison d’etat
A
Political Reasoning
3
Q
Ostentatious
A
The quality of having a pretentious display designed to impress
4
Q
Autarky
A
A state of economic independence
5
Q
Martinet
A
A strict disciplinarian, particularly in the military
6
Q
Modicum
A
A small quantity
7
Q
Yoke
A
To put together
8
Q
Capricious, Fickle
A
Undecided, indecisive, easily swayed
9
Q
Mercurial
A
Having a mood that is subject to change
10
Q
Indefatigable
A
Persisting tirelessly
11
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De jure v de facto
A
By law / by claim
