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Lessons 13 & 14
vocab 10th grade
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10th Grade
12/16/2010

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autocratic
Definition
ruling with unlimited power
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autonomy
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independence
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caste
Definition
a social class separated from others by profession, wealth, or rank
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despot
Definition
a ruler with absolute power
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feudal
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relating to a system in which vassals were given protection and the use of land, in return for loyalty, payments, and services to lord
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hegemony
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dominance, especially that of a country, region, or group of others
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oligarchy
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government by a few, especially by a small faction of people or families
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sovereign
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self-governing; a king or queen
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totalitarian
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relating to a form of government with absolute and centralized control over every aspect of people's lives
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usurp
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to take and hold power or rights by force and without legal authority
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diligence
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steady effort
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fastidious
Definition
possessing careful attention to detail
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finicky
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difficult to please
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imprudent
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unwise
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judicious
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having good judgement
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meticulous
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extremely careful or precise
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minutia
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a small, minor, or trivial detail
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slovenly
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untidy
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trepidation
Definition
anxiety; a state of alarm
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unmindful
Definition
failing to give due to care or attention; inattentive
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