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Unit 5 EOY PINER
Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Land speculator | A person who buys land with the hope of selling it for a large profit. |
| Decree | An order that has the force of law. |
| Duty | A tax on imported goods. |
| Scheme | A secret plan, perhaps dishonest, to achieve a goal. |
| Significant | Very important. |
| Enforce | To apply a rule or law; to carry out by force. |
| Import | To bring in goods from foreign countries. |
| Skirmish | A minor fight, usually during wartime. |
| Resolution | A formal statement of an opinion made by an official group. |
| Delegate | A representative of a group attending a formal meeting. |
| Decline | To turn down. |
| Temporary | Lasting a short time. |
| Epidemic | A situation in which a disease spreads rapidly through a population. |
| Repeal | To recall or do away with a law. |
| Dictator | A ruler with absolute power. |
| Uniform | In a consistent manner. |
| Commerce | The buying and selling of goods and services. |