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The United State and the Origins of the cuban revolution
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| hegemony | DEF: Dominant influence or authority (social, cultural, or political) by one group/nation over others. SYNS: Supremacy, ascendancy, dominion, predominance, sovereignty, mastery, leadership, & command. EX: The empire maintained its regional hegemony. |
| opulent | DEF: Ostentatiously rich, lavish, or luxurious; characterized by wealth. SYNS: Deluxe, extravagant, grand, palatial, plush, sumptuous, affluent, swanky, & ornate. EX: The hotel lobby was decorated in an opulent style with gold leaf and marble. |
| exacerbate | DEF: To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse. SYNS: Aggravate, inflame, worsen, intensify, provoke, irritate, & heighten. EX: High humidity can exacerbate certain health conditions, making it much harder for patients to breathe. |
| aped | DEF: Imitated or copied something in an inept or unthinking way. SYNS: Mimicked, mirrored, echoed, simulated, copied, "Washington only maintained contact with cubans who aped their views, their assumptions were unquestioned |
| Ineluctable | impossible to avoid, evade, or resist; it signifies something is absolutely inevitable or fated. "He accepted his ineluctable fate with quiet resignation" Synonyms: Inevitable Unavoidable Inescapable Inexorable Irrevocable Unstoppable Fated |
| Congenial | a person, place, or thing that is pleasant, friendly, and easy to get along with. It often refers to someone with a similar temperament or an environment suited to one's needs. "They feel congenial toward each other's overall goals in life". |