Chapter 4 definition Flashcards

(21 cards)

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duco

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to lead

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conducive

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promoting, contributing(used with to), helpful

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induce

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  1. To persuade; to influence 2. To cause; to bring about
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traduce

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to slander; to speak falsely or maliciously of

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redoubt

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A small fort defending an important point 2. A place of refuge or defense

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hegaisthai

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to lead

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hegemony

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Dominance, especially of one political body over another

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exegesis

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A thorough explanation or interpretation, especially of a sacred text

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nuncio

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to announce

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annunciation

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  1. An announcement; a proclamation 2. announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would give birth to Jesus
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renunciation

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An action or statement in which something is given up, rejected, abandoned, or sacrificed

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polis

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city

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politikos

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citizen

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polity

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An organized society, such as a nation, state, church or an organization that has a specific form of government

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politic

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  1. Wise, prudent, sagacious 2. Expedient; taking advantage of the moment; shrewd
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possum

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to be able, to have power

17
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potentate

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Monarch; a ruler possessing great power

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rex

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regalia

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emblems and symbols of royalty, rank, office, or institution 2. Finery; elaborate attire

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regency

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The office or period of office of a regent, one who administers for a monarch 2. a style of dress, furniture, and architecture characteristic

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viceroy

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A governor or ruler exercising authority on behalf of a sovereign in a province or colony