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Vocabulary 9 & 10
8th Grade Vocabulary Chapter 9 & 10
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English
8th Grade
10/19/2014

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belated (adj)
Definition
done or sent too late
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conception (noun)
Definition
a beginning or formation of an idea;
a general idea or understanding
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duration (noun)
Definition
the period or length of time during which something exists or persists
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expire (verb)
expired
expiration (noun)
Definition
to come to an end;
to breath out; exhale
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incessantly (adverb)
incessant (adj)
Definition
constantly; continually, without interruption
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medieval (adj)
Definition
referring to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from about 475 - 1450
"old fashioned or lacking insight"
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renaissance (noun)
Definition
The historical European period from about 1400-1600, during which classical art, literature, architecture & learning were revived in Europe
A rebirth or revival
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respite (noun)
Definition
a short time of rest or relief; a break
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simultaneous (adj)
simultaneously (adv)
Definition
happening, existing, or done at the same time
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subsequently (adverb)
subsequent (adj)
Definition
later on; at a later time
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anarchy (noun)
anarchic (adj)
anarchist (noun)
Definition
a lack of government;
disorder and confusion
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authoritarian (adj)
Definition
requiring complete obedience to a single ruler or group
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conservative (adj) or (noun)
conservatism (noun)
Definition
favoring traditions values & institutions; resistant to change; cautious;
traditional in style; not showy
a person favoring traditional values and institutions
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delegate (noun or verb)
delagation (noun)
Definition
a representative chosen to speak or act for others (noun)
to give out power; responsibility, or tasks (verb)
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dominion (noun)
Definition
control;
the territory or realm that one controls
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impeach (verb)
impeached (verb)
impeachment (noun)
Definition
to accuse a public official of unacceptable conduct
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inaugurate (verb)
inaugural (adj)
Definition
to install in office by formal ceremony
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liberal (adj or noun)
liberally (adv)
Definition
favoring social progress, democratic reforms, and civil liberties
tolerant; generous
a person who favors social progress, democratic reforms and civil liberties
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Spartan (adj)
Definition
self-disciplined;
simple; lacking in comfort
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tyrant (noun)
tyrannical (adj)
tyrannize (verb) or tyrannized
tyranny (noun)
Definition
a ruler who exercises absolute power in a harsh, cruel manner
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