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2787245234AbolitionRefers to the act of putting an end to something by law0
2787245235AbsolutismThe acceptance of or belief in absolute principles in political, philosophical, ethical, or theological matters.1
2787245236Administermanage and be responsible for the running of (a business, organization, etc.).2
2787245237Admonishmentto speak to (someone) in a way that expresses disapproval or criticism3
2787245238Afro- (suffix)From Africa4
2787245239AfterlifeIs the concept of a realm, or the realm itself (whether physical or transcendental), in which an essential part of an individual's identity or consciousness continues to exist after the death5
2787245240Agrarianof or relating to cultivated land or the cultivation of land.6
2787245241AnalyzeTo examine and study an object, place, or person7
2787245242Anarchya state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority.8
2787245243AncientVery old in age9
2787245244Ante Bellumoccurring or existing before a particular war, especially the American Civil War.10
2787245245Anti-Semitismhostility to or prejudice against Jews.11
2787245246Apathylack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.12
2787245247Appeasementin a political context is a diplomatic policy of making political or material concessions to an enemy power in order to avoid conflict.13
2787245248ArableLand suitable for farming crops14
2787245249Archeologyis the study of human activity in the past, primarily through the recovery and analysis of the material culture and environmental data that has been left behind by past human populations15
2787245250Archaicvery old or old-fashioned.16
2787245251Architecturethe art or practice of designing and constructing buildings.17
2787245252-archy (suffix)Of the government18
2787245253ArgumentA disagreement over a subject resulting in two or more people trying to prove their point.19
2787245254Artifactan object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest.20
2787245255Artisana worker in a skilled trade, especially one that involves making things by hand.21
2787245256Aristocracythe highest class in certain societies, especially those holding hereditary titles or offices.22
2787245257Atheismis a lack of belief in gods.23
2787245258Asceticismsevere self-discipline and avoidance of all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons.24
2787245259Austereitysternness or severity of manner or attitude.25
2787245260Authoritarianismfavoring complete obedience or subjection to authority as opposed to individual freedom.26
2787245261Balance of Powera situation in which nations of the world have roughly equal power.27
2787245262Balance of Tradethe difference in value between a country's imports and exports.28
2787245263Barbarian(in ancient times) a member of a community or tribe not belonging to one of the great civilizations (Greek, Roman, Christian).29
2787245264Blockadean act or means of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving.30
2787245265Borderare geographic boundaries of political entities or legal jurisdictions, such as governments, sovereign states, federated states, and other subnational entities.31
2787245266Boycottan act of voluntarily abstaining from using, buying, or dealing with a person, organization, or country as an expression of protest, usually for social or political reasons.32
2787245267Bourgeoisie(in Marxist contexts) the capitalist class who own most of society's wealth and means of production.33
2787245268Brokerarrange or negotiate (a settlement, deal, or plan).34
2787245269Bulliontraditionally stands for gold bars, silver bars, other precious metals bars or ingots.35
2787245270Bureaucracya system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.36
2787245271CabinetA body of advisors to a leader nation37
2787245272Capitalisman economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state.38
2787245273Capitulatecease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; surrender.39
2787245274Cartela coalition or cooperative arrangement between political parties intended to promote a mutual interest.40
2787245275Casteany class or group of people who inherit exclusive privileges or are perceived as socially distinct.41
2787245276CasualtyInjury or death42
2787245277CausationThe act of causing something43
2787245278Celibacyis the state of voluntarily being unmarried, sexually abstinent, or both, usually for religious reasons.44
2787245279CentralKey part of middle of45
2787245280-centric (suffix)Revolves around46
2787245281Century100 years47
2787245282Circa (c. ca.)Around a certain time48
2788861630City-Stateis a sovereign state consisting of a city and its dependent territories.49
2788864588Citizena legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth, either native or naturalized.50
2788867058Civilizationthe stage of human social development and organization that is considered most advanced.51
2788868072Chauvinismexcessive or prejudiced loyalty or support for one's own cause, group, or gender.52
2788869337Chivalrythe medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code.53
2788870326Class Struggle(in Marxist ideology) the conflict of interests between the workers and the ruling class in a capitalist society, regarded as inevitably violent.54
2788871324Classicalof or relating to ancient Greek or Latin literature, art, or culture55
2788873841Clergythe body of all people ordained for religious duties, especially in the Christian Church.56
2788874408Coercepersuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats.57
2788878639Coincidencea remarkable concurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection.58
2788879215Colonya country or area under the full or partial political control of another country, typically a distant one, and occupied by settlers from that country.59
2788880173Commoditya raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold, such as copper or coffee.60
2788882771CommunismThe idea that the government should control the economy61
2788880845Conflatecombine (two or more texts, ideas, etc.) into one.62
2788886132Conjuncturea combination of events.63
2788889008Conscriptionis the compulsory enlistment of people in a national service, most often a military service.64
2788892012Consequencesomething that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions65
2788894318constitutiona body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed.66
2788896000ConsumerismPeople buy things on credit67
2788896862ContemporaryModern68
2788898080Contestoppose (an action, decision, or theory) as mistaken or wrong.69
2788899894Contextthe parts of a written or spoken statement that precede or follow a specific word or passage, usually influencing its meaning or effect70
2788901281Continentis one of several very large landmasses on Earth.71
2788902439ContingencyAlternate way72
2788904688Conventionalbased on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.73
2788891079Conservationis the act of preserving, guarding, or protecting; wise use.74

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