world history (Chapter 4)+ some extra words 10-27-15 Flashcards

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dynamic

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always active or changing

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subdue

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to get control of ( a violent or dangerous person or group) by using force, punishment, etc.

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3
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deputy

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a member of Parliament in some countries

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4
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suppress

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to end or stop (something) by force

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5
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restraint

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a way of limiting, controlling, or stopping soemthing

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regime

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a form of government: a particular government

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7
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stability

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the quality or state of something that is not easily changed or likely to change

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8
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squalid

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very dirty and unpleasant

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9
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drastic

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extreme in effect or action: severe or serious

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10
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dominate

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to have control of or power over (someone or something)

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immense

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very great in size or amount

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12
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urban

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of or relalting to cities and the people who live in them

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rural

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of or relating to the country and the people who live here instead of the city

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14
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incentive

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something that encourages a person to do something or to work harder

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15
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invest

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to commit( money) in order to earn a financial return

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16
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tentative

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not done with confidence: uncertain with hesitant

17
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dilate

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to become larger or wider

18
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delusion

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a belief that is not true: a false idea

19
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inexpensive

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low in price: not expensive

20
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industrial

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of or relating to industry: of or relating to factories, the people who work in factories, or the things made in factories