Wordly Wise Book 8: Lesson 17
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jmlina on May 4, 2010
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Mr. Wiencek Extended Reading 2020 (5th)
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 accord | a feeling of agreement; a formal agreement |
| affirm | to declare positively |
| bequeath | to leave or pass on to others |
| citadel | a fortress or stronghold |
| confer | to grant; to consult |
| coup | an overthrow of a government |
| dignitary | a person who holds a high position or rank |
| embroil | to involve in conflict |
| epoch | an extended period of time marked by a series of related events |
| impeccable | perfect; flawless |
| institute | to establish; an organization set up to promote a cause |
| patriarch | the male founder of a family or tribe |
| rapport | a feeling of harmony between groups |
| renounce | to abandon and reject |
| rhetoric | insincere language without real meaning |
| bequest | a legacy |
| renunciation | the act of rejecting or giving something up |
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