Vocabulary Flashcards

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revolution

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A forced overthrow of a government or social system; A change or major shift in ideas or beliefs

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rhetoric

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The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques

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reconcile

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To restore friendly relations between; To coexist in harmony

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subjugate

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To bring under control or dominate

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supplicate

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To ask or beg for something earnestly or humbly; To pray for something

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remonstrate

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To forcefully protest

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contempt

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The feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn.

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oppression

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Prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control

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persecution

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Hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of race or political or religious beliefs

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unalienable

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The quality of being impossible to take away or give up.