vocab Flashcards
(35 cards)
What does ‘ratify’ mean?
To formally approve or confirm something, typically a treaty or agreement.
What does ‘enacted’ refer to?
To make a law or regulation official.
What does ‘inaugurate’ mean?
To formally begin or introduce a system, policy, or period.
What is a ‘delegate’?
A person chosen to represent others, often in a conference or legislative assembly.
What does ‘democratic’ mean?
Relating to a system of government by the whole population, typically through elected representatives.
What is a ‘fiat’?
An official order or decree.
What does ‘sovereign’ refer to?
A supreme ruler or authority, often in the context of a state or nation.
What does ‘ad hoc’ mean?
Created or done for a particular purpose as necessary.
What is a ‘non sequitur’?
A statement that does not logically follow from the previous argument or statement.
What does ‘modus operandi’ mean?
A particular way or method of doing something, especially one that is characteristic or well-established.
What is ‘acquiescence’?
The reluctant acceptance of something without protest.
What does ‘ethos’ refer to?
The characteristic spirit or beliefs of a community, culture, or era.
What is ‘pathos’?
A quality that evokes pity or sadness.
What does ‘logos’ mean?
The principle of reason and judgment, often used in arguments.
What does ‘synthesize’ mean?
To combine different ideas or elements to form a coherent whole.
What does ‘analyze’ mean?
To examine something in detail in order to understand it better.
What is ‘inference’?
A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning.
What does ‘exercise’ refer to?
To engage in physical activity or to put something into action.
What does ‘abridging’ mean?
To shorten a text or piece of writing without losing its essential meaning.
What is a ‘petition’?
A formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority.
What does ‘redress’ mean?
To remedy or set right a wrong or grievance.
What does ‘infringed’ mean?
To violate or encroach upon someone’s rights or privileges.
What does ‘prescribed’ refer to?
To set down as a rule or guide; to recommend or order.
What does ‘unalienable’ mean?
Not able to be taken away or denied.
