envoy Flashcards
(22 cards)
What is pacification?
The action of bringing peace.
What is propaganda?
Information to influence opinion.
What is appeasement?
Giving in to prevent conflict.
What is tyranny?
Cruel, oppressive government.
What is disarmament?
Giving up weapons.
What is treachery?
Disloyal, betraying behavior.
What is a revolution?
Major political change.
What does invoke mean?
Request help or support.
What does asunder mean?
Torn apart.
What does belaboring mean?
Over-discussing something.
What is a beachhead?
Military position near coast.
What is an initiative?
A new attempt to solve something.
What is an envoy?
A representative/messenger.
What does beneficent mean?
Generous, charitable.
What does persistently mean?
Continuously, steadily.
What does detrimental mean?
Causing harm.
What is glee?
Great joy.
What is serenity?
Calm and peace.
What does coveted mean?
Deeply desired.
What is nostalgia?
Longing for the past.
What is a catalyst?
Something that speeds up change.
What does ubiquitous mean?
Found everywhere.