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JH American History
Notgrass American History Unit 10-12
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Convert | To persuade to or adopt a particular religion, faith, or belief. |
| Barracks | A building or group of buildings used to house military personnel. |
| Dictator | A ruler who is not effectively restricted by a constitution or laws; a tyrannical or cruel ruler. |
| Tract | A specified or limited area of land. |
| Calvary | A hill outside ancient Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified; also called Golgotha. |
| Inaugural | A speech given by a person being formally inducted into office. |
| Ratified | To approve and give formal sanction to; confirm. |
| Stockade | A defensive barrier made of strong posts or timbers driven upright side by side into the ground. |
| Greed | An excessive desire to acquire or possess more than what one needs or deserves, especially with respect to material wealth. |
| Ceremonial | A ritual prescribed for an occasion. |
| Nutrients | A source of nourishment, especially a nourishing ingredient in a food. |
| Aristocracy | Government by a ruling class. |
| Antebellum | Belonging to the period before a war, especially the American Civil War. |
| Lifestyle | A way of living that reflects the attitudes and values of a person or group. |
| Associate | To join as a partner, ally, or friend. |
| Décor | A decorative style or scheme, for a room. |
| Hull | The frame or body of a ship, exclusive of masts, engines, or superstructure. |
| Chandelier | An elaborate, decorative lighting fixture that holds a number of bulbs or candles and is suspended from a ceiling. |
| Cargo | The freight or goods transported by any method. |
| Infancy | An early stage of growth or development. |
| Miniature | A copy or model that represents or reproduces something in a greatly reduced size. |
| Commission | The act of granting certain powers or the authority to carry out a particular task or duty. |
| Formal | Executed, carried out, or done in proper or regular form. |
| Apparatus | An integrated group of materials or devices used for a particular purpose. |
| Huddled | A small private conference or meeting. |
| Destiny | A predetermined course of events considered as something beyond human power or control. |
| Jointly | In common; together. |
| Latitude | The angular distance north or south of the earth's equator, measured in degrees along a meridian, as on a map or globe. |
| Ardent | Displaying or characterized by strong enthusiasm or devotion; fervent. |
| Channel | The deeper part of a river or harbor that connects two seas. |
| Precipice | An overhanging or extremely steep mass of rock, such as a crag or the face of a cliff. |
| Diverted | To turn aside from a course or direction. |
| Accommodations | Something that meets a need; a convenience. |
| Gorge | A deep narrow passage with steep rocky sides; a ravine. |
| Cherished | To treat with affection and tenderness. |
| Compromise | A settlement of differences in which each side makes concessions. |
| Existence | The fact or state of continued being; life. |
| Circular | Using a premise to prove a conclusion that in turn is used to prove the premise. |
| Expand | To increase the size, volume, quantity, or scope of; enlarge. |
| Sparse | Thinly scattered or distributed; not thick or dense. |
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