Words unit 16 + 20

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Words unit 16 + 20

Learning objective

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A

Belligerence

B

infringement

C

martyr

D

onslaught

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A

subsidence

B

quarters

C

partisan

D

debris

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A

to cow

B

to salute

C

to detonate

D

to obliterate

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A

belligerent

B

conscript

C

rout/vanquish

D

taper off

1. Belligerent = ready to fight.

2. Bellicose = warlike, especially in politics or the military.

3. Combative = likes to argue or challenge people.

4. Contentious = causes disagreement or arguments.

The president made a _ speech.

The drunk man became _.

The attorney remained _ during cross-examination.

Immigration is a _ political issue.

A

belligerent

B

combative

C

bellicose

D

contentious

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Most people abhor child abuse.

A

hate

B

loathe

C

detest

D

abhor

1. Subside = become calmer or less intense.

   • The storm subsided.

2. Abate = become less severe (more formal).

   • The noise abated.

3. Dwindle = become smaller in amount or number.

   • The supplies dwindled.

4. Taper = become gradually smaller or weaker, often with a controlled or natural ending.

   • The applause tapered off.

Population decreases or __.

A

subsides

B

dwindles

C

tapers off

D

abates

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A

bureaucratic

B

consulate

C

seditious

D

subjugated

The invading empire sought to _ the indigenous population and claim their land

A

bureaucratic

B

subjugated

C

seditious

D

deputized

1. No one is in charge

2. The government controls almost everything (How)

3. the specific political beliefs used to wield power

4. a privileged social class

A

anarchy

B

fasciscm

C

totalitarianism

D

nobility

When the city's power grid completely failed, the streets quickly descended into _.

A

anarchy

B

fascism

C

totalitarianism

D

nobility

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A

junta

B

referendum

C

regime

D

deputy

Rebellion

• Can last days, months, or years.

• General term.

Insurrection

• Usually a shorter, dramatic uprising.

Insurgency

• Usually long-term, often lasting years.

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A

graft

B

intrigue

C

edict

D

reactionary