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Gr. 11 Lesson 16
Vocabulary for Achievement 5th Course
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English
11th Grade
02/07/2012

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arbitration
Definition
process in which parties in a dispute allow an impartial party to settle it
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attache
Definition
person assigned to serve in a specific capacity on a diplomatic mission
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consul
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diplomatic official who represents his own country in a foreign country and assists fellow citizens living or traveling there
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covenant
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binding agreement; legal contract
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discretion
Definition
using good judgement and self-restraint; acting wisely based on awareness of consequences
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entente
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understanding or agreement between 2 or more political parties, providing for common course of action
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insular
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1) suggestive of the isolted life on an island
2) having a narrow viewpoint
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Machiavellian
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cunning, deceitful, and underhanded in business or politics; trying to maintain power by whatever means necessary
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protocol
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code of correct content
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status quo
Definition
exisiting condition or state of affairs
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