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We Vocabulary Terms
Term | Definition |
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Martyr- | a person who is killed because of their beliefs. |
Culling- | reduce the population of (a wild animal) by selective slaughter. |
autocrat- | a ruler with absolute power. |
acrid- | an irritatingly strong or unpleasant taste or smell. |
abhorred- | regard with disgust and hatred. |
piety- | being religious or reverent. |
insolent- | showing a rude or arrogant lack of respect. |
clangor- | continuous loud banging or ringing noise. |
brazen- | bold or without shame. |
decree- | an order |
sentinels- | a solider or guard whose job is to keep watch. |
allegiance- | loyalty or commitment to a person or group. |
republic- | a state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, and has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch. |
indivisible- | unable to be divided or separated. |
liberty- | the state of being free from oppressive restrictions. |
totalitarianism- | centralized control by an autocratic authority. |