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IEW US Hist 16-22
IEW US History vocabulary, lessons 16-22
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| solemn | serious and thoughtful; formal or stately |
| tyrant | a cruel or brutal ruler; any oppressor |
| adept | skilled; expert |
| enthrall | to charm or captivate; to hold spellbound |
| incessant | unceasing; never ending |
| zealous | enthusiastically devoted to something; fervent |
| trepidation | fear; nervous trembling; apprehension |
| exemplary | outstanding; worthy of imitation |
| prominent | 1. well-known, leadin, or outstanding 2. attracting attention as by size or position |
| privily | privately |
| affirm | to declare positively; to maintain to be true |
| espouse | 1. to marry 2. to support or adopt a cause or theory |