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Vocabulary from “The Crisis”. Vocabulary Quiz on Wednesday, 11/20/13. Tyranny. Noun Cruel and oppressive government or rule. Esteem. Verb To set a high value on. Celestial. Adjective Heavenly. Infidel. Noun A person with no religious beliefs. Relinquish. Verb
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Vocabulary from “The Crisis” Vocabulary Quiz on Wednesday, 11/20/13
Tyranny • Noun • Cruel and oppressive government or rule
Esteem • Verb • To set a high value on
Celestial • Adjective • Heavenly
Infidel • Noun • A person with no religious beliefs
Relinquish • Verb • To withdraw from; to give up
Prudent • Adjective • Showing caution or good judgment
Wrangling • Adj. • Arguing Noisily
Dominion • Noun • Control; authority over
Ardor • Noun • Intense enthusiasm; passion
Repulse • Verb • To drive back by force
Hyper -- Prefix • Above, over, more • Examples: Hyperactive hyperthermia
Super, Supr, Sur -- prefix • Above, over, more • Examples: Superior Supreme Surface Supervise