Early American Civilization Vocabulary Flashcards

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appointed (adj.)

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established or chosen in an official way

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ambassador (n.)

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a person sent to represent their government in another land

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bustling (adj.)

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busy with activity

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contagious (adj.)

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able to be passed between people or animals

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dominance (n.)

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the state of being more important, successful, or powerful than most or all others

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elite (adj.)

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most successful, powerful, or wealthy

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generation (n.)

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a group of people born and living at the same time

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habitable (adj.)

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fit to live in

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marsh (n.)

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soft, wet land often overgrown with grasses

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nourishment (n.)

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food and other things that are needed to live and be healthy