Unit 5

Question 1

Sedition

Answer 1

the crime of saying, writing, or doing something that encourages people to disobey their government.

Question 2

Disingenuous

Answer 2

not truly honest or sincere; giving the false appearance of being honest or sincere

Question 3

Pragmatism

Answer 3

a practical approach to problems and affairs based on specific situations instead of a theory or ideology

Question 4

Sycophant

Answer 4

a person who praises powerful people in order to get their approval

Question 5

Odious

Answer 5

arousing or deserving hatred: hateful

Question 6

Flora & Fauna

Answer 6

plants and animals of a particular region

Question 7

Berate

Answer 7

To yell at or criticize someone in a loud and angry way.

Question 8

Perfunctory

Answer 8

minimal or little effort or involvement

Question 9

Reapportionment

Answer 9

to apportion or divide something among or between people (as a house of representative)

Question 10

Embargo

Answer 10

A government order that limits trade in some way

Question 11

Repellent

Answer 11

causing someone to feel disgust

Question 12

Vacillate

Answer 12

to repeatedly change your decisions and desires; indecisive

Question 13

Repudiate

Answer 13

to refuse to accept or support something

Question 14

Extortion

Answer 14

the crime of getting money from someone by the use of force or threats

Question 15

Imprudent

Answer 15

not wise or sensible

Question 16

Dissension

Answer 16

disagreement that causes the people in a group to argue about something that is important to them

Question 17

Maritime

Answer 17

to sail on the sea or doing business (such as trading) by sea

Question 18

Egalitarian

Answer 18

aiming for equal wealth status for all people

Question 19

Audacious

Answer 19

extremeley bold or daring; recklessly brave; fearless

Question 20

Subterfuge

Answer 20

deception in order to conceal or escape; the use of tricks to hide something

Question 21

Repugnant

Answer 21

causing a strong feeling of dislike or disgust

Question 22

Proscribed

Answer 22

To have been made illegal; no longer allowed

Question 23

Incite

Answer 23

To encourage or stir up unlawful or violent behavior

Question 24

Disparaging

Answer 24

to describe (someone or something) as unimportant, weak, or bad

Question 25

Autonomy

Answer 25

self directing freedom and especially moral independence; a self governing state

Question 26

Tactical

Answer 26

a specific plan that is created to achieve a particular goal in war or politics

Question 27

Municipal

Answer 27

of or relating to the government of a city or town