English Vocab Term 1 G11 Flashcards
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Adapt
adjust, get used to, get suitable
coherent
logical and consistent , easy to understand
expedition
difficult journey
straits
a position of difficulty
sovereign
a person who possess absolute and supreme power
oligarchy
a government or organization ruled by only a few people
despotism
aggressive absolute power by a government
democracy
a government by the people
republic
a government chosen by the people and their
device
an item made for a specific purpose
displace
to move something from one place/position to another
dynamic
characterized by change, movement and activity
conquistador
Spanish warrior
interminable
seemingly endless
flotilla
a group of boats
posse
an armed band given special authority by the officials
unimpeded
not disrupted
contrary
opposite to
founder
someone who establishes/ provides the basis for something
ideological
based on ideas and beliefs
publication
the act of making public through electronic or printed form
revolution
replacement of the government often through violent means
establish
to formally set up
affect
to cause or influence
