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8LA-VocabLesson12
Vocabulary - Lesson 12 (Kendall 2015)
Term | Definition |
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authorize | 1. give someone authority (power or influence to do something); empower 2. give permission for; approve; sanction |
dominate | 1. rule by superior power; control; govern 2. rise high above; tower over; overlook from a superior elevation |
dynamo | 1. machine for generating electricity; generator 2. forceful, energetic, hardworking person; go-getter; powerhouse |
the Establishment | controlling group; group of powerful leaders who represent the established order of society; ruling inner circle of a nation or institution |
faculty | 1. power or ability to do a particular thing; special aptitude; skill; knack 2. one of the powers of the mind 3. teaching staff of a school, college or university |
intellect | 1. great mental power; high intelligence; brainpower 2. person of high intelligence |
potent | 1. having or exercising great power; mighty 2. achieving or bringing about a particular result; effective |
potential | power or skill that may be developed; possibility; promise |
sovereign | 1. free; self-governing; independent; autonomous 2. supreme in power or authority |
stamina | power to endure or withstand fatigue, illness, hardship, etc.; endurance; vigor; strength |