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Governmental Words. RED HOT ROOT WORDS. Mrs. Pope 7 th Grade Reading. Lesson 42. Red Hot Root Words. affidavit. noun. a statement (usually written) made under oath. affidavit. He signed an affidavit claiming to be the real owner of the property. aristocracy. noun.
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Governmental Words RED HOT ROOT WORDS Mrs. Pope 7th Grade Reading Lesson 42
affidavit • noun • a statement (usually written) made under oath
affidavit He signed an affidavit claiming to be the real owner of the property.
aristocracy • noun • people in the upper class; a government run by the upper class
aristocracy The citizens revolted against the aristocracy and formed a government that represented all citizens, regardless of wealth or social standing.
autocrat • noun • a ruler with unlimited powers
autocrat While the autocrat had ultimate power, he truly tried to treat his people well.
confident • adjective • self-assured; having full trust
confident I am confident that I will be able to do it.
confidential • adjective • secretive or relating to secret matters
confidential What I am about to tell you is strictly confidential. Don’t tell anyone.
domineering • adjective • overbearing; inclined to rule with arrogance
domineering Domineering people often get their way, but everyone thinks they are bullies.
dominion • noun • supreme authority; an empire
dominion The king had dominion over the entire country.
federation • noun • a union a league of individual people or states
federation As a group, the federation decided to send aid to the war-torn country.
fidelity • noun • faithfulness; loyalty; belief
fidelity Fidelity is a key ingredient of good friendships and marriages.
infidel • noun • an unbeliever; someone who has no faith
infidel The infidel was banished from the church.
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