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Lesson 3 and 4

Vocabulary from classical roots, Mr. Cashman's class

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archaic very old
archetype* an original model or type from which similar forms or copied
archipelago * a group of islands or the sea containing them
archive(s)* the collected records of an organization, institution, or public reason
anarachy* disorder and confusion
oligarchy government by the few, especially a faction of persons and families
demagogue* a leader or agitator who appeals to people's passions and prejudices rather than their reason
demographer One who studies the characteristics of populations and analyzes data such as numbers, deaths, diseases, and other vital analyzes
endemic* Commonly found in a particular region or among a particular people
pandemic* Spread throughout a wide geographic area; worldwide
gregarious* Liking companionship; sociable
aggregation a large group of people
egregious* Extraordinary bad; flagrant
icon a person greatly admired for a particular talent, quality or service
iconoclastic* Attacking or overthrowing tradition or popular ideas, institutions or conventions
conducive* helpful
induce to cause, bring about
traduce* to slander
redoubt a place of refuge or defense
hegemony* Dominance, especially of one political body over another
exegesis* a thorough explanation or interpretation, especially of a sacred text
annuciation 1. An announcemnt; a proclamation 2. In Christian thought, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would give birth to the son of God
polity state
politic* 1. Wise; prudent; sagacious 2. Expedient; taking advantage of the moment; shrewd
potentate* Monarch, a ruler possessing great power
puissant* powerful
regalia Finery; elaborate attire
regency the office or period of office of a regent; one who administers for a monarch. espically in England (1811-1820) and in France (1715-1723)
viceroy* a governor or ruler excising authority on behalf of a sovereign in a province or colony
renunciation* an action that or statement in which something is given up, rejected, abandoned, or sacrificed
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