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World Civilizations Vocabulary
Mr. Felt's Class at Olympus High School
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History
10th Grade
04/07/2011

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Execrable
(adj)
Definition
Really awful.
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Nihilism
(adj)
Definition
Belief that existence is senseless and has no purpose.
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Hubris
(noun)
Definition
Extreme arrogant pride.
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Coalition
(noun/adj)
Definition
Combination of two more political government (usually temporary).
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Paradox
(noun)
Definition
a contradictory statement that is still true
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Polarize
(verb)
Definition
To divide into extreme opposites.
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Eclectic
(adj)
Definition
Selecting elements or ideas from a variety of sources.
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Annex
(verb)
Definition
To take land and bring it into your own land
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Unilateral
(adj)
Definition
One country acting alone.
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Specious
(adj)
Definition
A false appearence of truth; something that's too good to be true
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Virulent
(adj)
Definition
Extremely deadly and fast-acting.
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Latent
(adj)
Definition
Hidden potential. There, but not yet discovered.
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Sedition
(noun)
Definition
To try to stir up, or start a revolution.
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Anarchist
(noun)
Definition
A person who supports the violent overthrow. Government tries to get rid of government.
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Jingoism
(noun)
Definition
A very bullying or warlike attitude or policy.
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Imperialism
(noun)
Definition
Trying to expand a country's power or influence into other countries.
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Plebiscite
(noun)
Definition
A vote or a proposal.
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Suffrage
(noun)
Definition
The right to vote.
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Metaphysical
(adj)
Definition
The reality beyond what the senses can perceive.
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Constituent
(noun)
Definition
A person who elects someone to represent them in public office.
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Plurality
(noun)
Definition
A greater number of votes, but not the majority.
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Demagogue
(noun)
Definition
A politician who builds his popularity by appeals to people's fear and hatred.
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anti-Semitism
(noun)
Definition
Persecution and hatred of the Jews.
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Indigent
(noun)
Definition
Extremely poor or impoverished.
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