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Lesson 4 - Book E
Vocabulary from Classical Roots
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English
11th Grade
01/13/2013

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conducive
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Promoting; contributing
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induce
Definition
1. To persuade; to influence
2. To cause; to bring about
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traduce
Definition
To slander; to speak falsely or maliciously of
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redoubt
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1. A small fort defending an important point
2. A place of refuge or defense
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hegemony
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Dominance, especially of one's political body over another
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exegesis
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A thorough explanation or interpretation, especially of a sacred text
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annunciation
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An announcement; a proclamation
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renunciation
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An action or statement in which something is given up, rejected, abandoned, or sacrificed
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polity
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An organized society, such as a nation, state, church, or other organization, having a specific form of government
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politic
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1. Wise; prudent; sagacious
2. expedient; taking advantage of the moment; shrewd
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potentate
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Monarch; a ruler possessing great power
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puissant
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Mighty; powerful; forceful
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regalia
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1. Emblems and symbols of royalty, rank, office, or institution
2.Finery, elaborate attire
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regency
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The office or period of office of a regent; one who administers for a monarch

A style of dress, furniture, and architecture characteristic of the regency period in England
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viceroy
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A governor or ruler exercising authority on behalf of a sovereign in a province or colony
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