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The Prince Vocab

WORDDEFINITION
Foothold NOUN: A secure position; a firm base for further progress or development.
Rebellion NOUN: Uprising; organized overthrow of government.
Suffice VERB: To be enough or adequate as for needs, purposes; satisfy.
Strenuous ADJECTIVE: Charactrized by vigorous exertion, as action; laborious.
Veneration NOUN: Profound respect or reverence.
Halfheartedness NOUN: Having or showing litle enthusiasm.
Augment VERB: To make larger in size, number, strength, extent.
Pension NOUN: An allowence, annuity, subsidy; fixed amount paid to dependents for services, age, etc.
Placate VERB: To appease or pacify by concessions.
Impotent ADJECTIVE: Lacking power or ability; utterly unable to do something.
Rash ADJECTIVE: Acting or tending to act too hastily or without due consideration.
Liberality NOUN: Generosity; bounty.
Levy NOUN: VERB(w/object): An imposing or collecting, as of tax, by authority or force.
Industrious ADJECTIVE: Working devotedly; hard-working; diligent.
Hereditary ADJECTIVE: Pertaining to inheretence, descendent, title.
Antiquity NOUN: Ancient/former times or objects.
Reprisal(s) NOUN: Retaliation against an enemy for injuries by inflicting more injuries in warfare.
Ambition NOUN: A desire for achievement; drive for power, honor, fame, wealth.
Caressed VERB: A gentle touch or gesture of fondness, love, affection.
Odious ADJECTIVE: Deserving or causing hatred; detestable; offensive.
Gentry NOUN: Class below nobility; well-born or well-bred people.
Ascent NOUN: Movement upward from a lower to a higher state, degree, grade, status; advancement.
Virtue NOUN: Moral exellence; goodness; righteousness.
Cajole VERB: To persuade by flattery or promises; wheedle; coax.
Tyranny NOUN: Arbitrary or unrestrained exercise of power; despotic abuse of authority.
Acquire VERB: To come into possession or ownership of; get as one's own.
Rapacious ADJECTIVE: Inordinantly greedy; predatory; exortionate.
Oppression NOUN: The exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner.
Ravish VERB: To seize and carry off by force.
Imprudent ADJECTIVE: Lacking descretion; incautious; rash.
Prudent ADJECTIVE: Wise or judicious in practical affairs; sagacious; discreet.
Effeminate ADJECTIVE; VERB: Characterized by excessive softness, delicacy, self-indulgence; feminine.
Mercenary ADJECTIVE: Hired to serve in a foreign army for money or reward; a hird foreign soldier.
Incentives NOUN: Serving to induce or motivate.
Incompetence NOUN: The condition of lacking power to act with legal force; lack of ability.
Tribute NOUN: A gift, testimonial compliment or the like given as acknowledgement of gratitude or esteem.
Distinguish VERB: To recognize as distinct or different.
Shrewd ADJECTIVE: Astute or sharp in practical matters; keen; peircing.
Torrential ADJECTIVE: A rushing, violent, or abundant and unceasing stream of anything.
Exhortation NOUN: An utterance, discourse, or address conveying urgent advice or recommendations.
Defective ADJECTIVE; NOUN: Having a defect or flaw; faulty; imperfect.
Illustrious ADJECTIVE: Highly distinguished; renowned; famous.
Liberty NOUN: Freedom from control, restriction, obligaton.
Ordinance NOUN: An authoritative rule or law; a decree or command.
Recourse NOUN: Access or resort to a person or thing for help or protection.
Ostentation NOUN: Petentious or conspicious show, as of wealth or importance; display; impress others.
Fickle ADJECTIVE: Likely to change; not constant or loyal; instability.
Integrity NOUN: Adherence to moral and ethical principals; soundness of maral character; honesty.
Craftiness ADJECTIVE: Skillful in underhand or evil schemes; cunning; deceitful; sly.
Manipulate VERB: To manage or influence skillfully, in an unfair manner.
Obedient ADJECTIVE: Obeying or willing to obey; submissive to authority.
Stinginess NOUN: Reluctant to give or spend; not generous; scanty; meager.
Virtuous ADJECTIVE: Conforming to moral and ethical principles; morally excellent; upright.
Revenue NOUN: The income of government from taxation, customs, duties.
Created by: leah_mayonnaise
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