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JH American History
Notgrass American History Unit 16-18
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Corrupt | To become dishonest, immoral, etc. |
| Moral | Concerning or relating to what is right and wrong in human behavior. |
| Equality | The quality or state of being equal; having the same rights, social status, etc. |
| Unstable | Not held in a secure position : likely to move or fall |
| Frail | Having less than a normal amount of strength or force; very weak. |
| Perseverance | Continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition. |
| Resourceful | Able to deal well with new or difficult situations and to find solutions to problems. |
| Hedgerow | A row of shrubs or trees that form the boundary of an area. |
| Tenant | A person, business, group, that pays to use another person's property; Someone who rents or leases a house, apartment. |
| Exodus | A situation in which many people leave a place at the same time. |
| Reformer | A person devoted to bringing about improvement of what is wrong, as in politics or society. |
| Consumer | A person or organization that uses a commodity or service. |
| Incumbent | A person holding an indicated position, role, or office, currently. |
| Recession | 1) The act of moving away or withdrawing, as at the end of a religious service. 2) A period of an economic restriction of money that is available. |
| Trustee | A person who holds the title to property for the benefit of another. |
| Laboratory | A building or place equipped to conduct scientific experiments, tests, investigations, etc., or to manufacture chemicals, medicines, or the like. |
| Patent | The exclusive right granted by a government to an inventor to manufacture, use, or sell an invention for a certain number of years. |
| Genius | An exceptional natural capacity of intellect, especially as shown in creative and original work in science, art, music, etc. |
| Lobby | An entrance hall, corridor, or vestibule, as in a public building, often serving as an anteroom; foyer. |
| Ornate | |
| Dub | |
| Pier | |
| Manuscript | |
| Poll | |
| Literate | |
| Segregation | |
| Gospel | |
| Armistice | |
| Mineral | |
| Aquifer | |
| Moderate | |
| Subsistence | |
| Buffer | |
| Transatlantic | |
| Pious | |
| Theological | |
| Truss | |
| Horticulture |