Chapter 4 definition Flashcards
(21 cards)
duco
to lead
conducive
promoting, contributing(used with to), helpful
induce
- To persuade; to influence 2. To cause; to bring about
traduce
to slander; to speak falsely or maliciously of
redoubt
A small fort defending an important point 2. A place of refuge or defense
hegaisthai
to lead
hegemony
Dominance, especially of one political body over another
exegesis
A thorough explanation or interpretation, especially of a sacred text
nuncio
to announce
annunciation
- An announcement; a proclamation 2. announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would give birth to Jesus
renunciation
An action or statement in which something is given up, rejected, abandoned, or sacrificed
polis
city
politikos
citizen
polity
An organized society, such as a nation, state, church or an organization that has a specific form of government
politic
- Wise, prudent, sagacious 2. Expedient; taking advantage of the moment; shrewd
possum
to be able, to have power
potentate
Monarch; a ruler possessing great power
rex
king
regalia
emblems and symbols of royalty, rank, office, or institution 2. Finery; elaborate attire
regency
The office or period of office of a regent, one who administers for a monarch 2. a style of dress, furniture, and architecture characteristic
viceroy
A governor or ruler exercising authority on behalf of a sovereign in a province or colony