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21 Cards in this Set
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DUCO, DUCERE, DUXI, DUCTUM
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<L. "to lead"
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conducive
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promoting; contributing (used with to); helpful
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induce
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1. to persuade; to influence
2. to cause; to bring about |
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traduce
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to slander; to speak falsely or maliciously of
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redoubt
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1. a small fort defending an important point
2. a place of refuge or defense |
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HEGAISTHAI
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<G. "to lead"
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hegemony
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dominance, esp. of one political bodyover another
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exegesis
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a thorough explanation or interpretation, esp. of a sacred test
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NUNCIO, NUNCIARE, NUNCIAVI, NUNCIATUM
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<L. "to announce"
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annunciation
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1. an announcement; a proclamation
2. (often capitalized) in Christian though, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would give birth to the son of God |
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renunciation
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an action or statement in which something is given up, rejected, abandoned, or sacrificed
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POLIS
POLITIKOS |
<G. "city"
<G. "citizen" |
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polity
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an organized society, such as a nation, state, church, or other organization, having a specific form of government
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politic
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1. wise; prudent; sagacious
2. expedient; taking advantage of the moment; shrewd |
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POSSUM, POSSE, POTUI
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<L. "to be able" "to have power"
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potentate
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monarch; a ruler possesing great power
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puissant
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mighty; powerful; forceful
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REX, REGIS
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<L. "king"
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regalia
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1. emblems and symbols of royalty, rank, office, or institution
2. finery; elaborate attire |
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regency
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1. the office or period of office of a regent; one who administers for a monarch, esp (sometimes capitalized) in England (1811-1820) and in France (1715-1723)
2. a style of dress, furniture, and architecture characteristic of the regency period in England |
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viceroy
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a governor or ruler exercising authority on behalf of a sovereign in a province or colony
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