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accord a feeling of agreement or harmony; a formal agreement
affirm to declare positively
bequeath to pass on to others
bequeath 2 to leave in another's will
bequest something bequeathed; a legacy
citadel a fortress on a hill; a stronghold.
confer to grant or bestow
confer 2 to consult
coup a successful action that brings about a striking change
coup 2 the overthrow of a government, especially by a group that has military or political power.
dignitary a person who holds a high rank or position of honor
embroil to involve in an argument or conflict
epoch an extended period of time marked by a series of related events
impeccable free from fault; perfect
institute to establish, organize, or to put into effect; to begin
institute 2 an organization set up to promote education or a particular cause
patriach the male founder or ruler, such as of a family or tribe
rapport a feeling or harmonious connection between people or groups of people.
renounce to give up a right to, abandon; reject
renunciation the act of renouncing
rhetoric the art of using language skillfully
rhetoric 2 exaggerated or insincere language that is without real meaning or worth.
Created by: ckrouse1
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