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8th Vocabulary-9&10
Hoxie - Review Lessons 9 and 10
Term | Definition |
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belated | adj - done or sent too late |
conception | noun - a beginning or formation of an idea OR a general idea or understanding |
duration | noun - the period or length of time during which something exists or persists |
expire | verb - to come to an end; to die OR to breath out; to exhale |
incessantly | adv - constantly; continually, without interruption |
medieval | adj - referring to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from about 475 to 1450 |
renaissance | noun - The historical European period from about 1400 to 1600, during which classical art, literature, architecture, and learning were revived in Europe OR a rebirth or revival |
respite | noun - a short time of rest or relief; a break |
simultaneous | adj - happening, existing, or done at the same time |
subsequently | adv - later on; at a later time |
anarchy | noun - a lack of government OR disorder and confusion |
authoritarian | adj - requiring complete obedience to a single ruler or group |
conservative | adj - favoring traditional values and institutions; resistant to change; cautious adj - traditional in style; not showy noun - a person favoring traditional values and institustions |
delegate | noun - a representative chosen to speak or act for others verb - to give our power, responsibility, or tasks |
dominion | noun - control OR the territory or realm that one controls |
impeach | verb - to accuse a public official of unacceptable conduct |
inaugrate | verb - to instal int he office by formal ceremony |
liberal | adj - favoring social progress, democratic reform and civil liberties adj - tolerant; generous noun - a person who favors social progress, democratic reform, and civil liberties |
Spartan | adj - self-disciplined OR simple; lacking in comfort |
tyrant | noun - a ruler who exercises absolute power in a harsh, cruel manner |