Lesson 16

Question 1

Attaché

Answer 1

A person assigned to serve in a specific capacity on a diplomatic mission; noun

Question 2

Consul

Answer 2

An official who represents his or her own government’s economic interests in a foreign country and assists fellow citizens living or traveling there; noun

Question 3

Covenant

Answer 3

A binding agreement; a legal contract; noun

Question 4

Discretion

Answer 4

A. The quality of using good judgement and self-restraint; the quality of acting wisely based on awareness of the potential consequences of one’s actions
B. The ability or power to decide responsibly
NOUN

Question 5

Entente

Answer 5

An understanding agreement between two or more political powers, providing for a common course of action or policy; noun

Question 6

Insular

Answer 6

A. Suggestive of the isolated life on an island
B. Having a narrow viewpoint
ADJ

Question 7

Machiavellian

Answer 7

Cunning, deceitful, and underhanded in business or politics; aiming to maintain power by whatever means necessary; adjective

Question 8

Protocol

Answer 8

A code of correct conduct; noun

Question 9

Status quo

Answer 9

The existing condition or state of affairs; noun

Question 10

Arbitration

Answer 10

The process in which parties involved in a dispute allow an impartial party to settle their differences; noun