Vocabulary Study Flashcards

Vocabulary terms and definitions compiled from the provided lecture note sources.

Prudence

Careful, practical wisdom in conduct or decision making

Transient

Lasting only a short time: temporary

Candid

Fair minded and impartial

Assent

Official agreement or approval

Relinquish

To give up or surrender a right or claim

Usurpation

The wrongful seizure of power or rights

Depotism

Absolute, tyrannical rule

Redress

Remedy or compensation for wrongdoing

Acquiesce

To accept something willingly, without protest, to give in

Rectitude

Moral integrity, righteousness

Formidable

Inspiring fear or respect through power

Insidious

Proceeding gradually and subtly, but with harmful effect

Adversary

Opponent, enemy

Vigilant

Watchful, alert to danger

Solace

Comfort in distress

Magnitule

Great size, extent or importance

Martial

Relating to war or the military

Supplication

The act of asking or begging humbly

Extenuate

To make a fault or offense seem less serious

Subjugation

The act of conquering and dominating

Foment

To instigate or stir up trouble

Impunity

Exemption from punishment or consequence

Abhor

To regard with disgust/horror

Tyrannical

Cruelly oppressive

Affliction

Suffering, distress

Precipitate

Hasty, sudden

Ravages

Severe, destructive effects

Vassals

People in subordinate, dependent positions

Countenance

Facial expression, bearing