Unit 3 Summative #1 Study Guide Pre-AP English 2 Ahmed Elbanna

Parlor

a room in a house where people can sit, relax, and talk

Precede

come before

Tenor

the general meaning or substance of an utterance

Align

adjust oneself with a group or a way of thinking

Gratification

state of being satisfied

Opponent

a contestant that you are matched agaisnt

Ally

an associate who provides cooperation or assistance

Interminable

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

Vigorously

in an energetic matter

Congress

a formal meeting or series of meetings for discussion between delegates, especially those from a political party, trade union, or from within a particular sphere of activity.

Establishment

the action of establishing something or being established.

Prohibit

formally forbid (something) by law, rule, or other authority.

Exercise

use it or put it into effect.

Abridge

curtail (a right or privilege).

Assemble

(of people) gather together in one place for a common purpose.

Petition

a formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority in respect of a particular cause.

Redress

remedy or set right (an undesirable or unfair situation).

Grievance

a real or imagined cause for complaint, especially unfair treatment.

Redundant

not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous.

Dissent

Refusal to agree with a prevailing opinion or authority, especially in a political context.

Undoubtedly

Without doubt; certainly.

Tranquility

A state of peace and quiet, free from disturbance.

Domestic

Relating to the running of a household or to family relations.

Defy

Refuse to obey or comply with; resist.
Seizure

Picket

A form of protest in which people march or stand outside a building or area, typically to demonstrate against something or to call for change.

Earnest

Sincere and serious in intention or effort.

Injunction

A legal order forbidding a person to do something.

Constitutional

Relating to or forming the fundamental law or system of government of a country or state.

Whim

A sudden and unpredictable change of mind or decision.

Caprice

An impulsive or capricious change of mind; a whim.

Disclaim

Deny responsibility for or association with.

Compel

Force or oblige (someone) to do something.

Integral

Essential or necessary for the completion of a whole.

confine

To limit or restrict the movement or activity of something within a specified area or boundary.

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To restrict or keep within limits; contain.

ordained

To appoint or establish (someone) in a religious office.

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To decree or declare as a law or rule.

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To destine or preordain (something) to happen.

passive

Accepting or allowing what happens or what others do, without active response or resistance.

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Not acting or not able to act; lacking power or ability to act.

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Not having a significant or dominant role; secondary or subsidiary.

Akin

similiar or related in nature, character or qualities

Comprehensive

complete, thorough, or covering all aspects or elements

Shed

a simple roofed structure used for storage or shelter

Constitutional

relating to the fundamental principles or laws that govern a nation or state

Enclave

a territory surrounded by another larger territory, or a group of people isolated within a larger community

Assemble

to bring together or gather a group of people, objects, or parts in order to create a whole

Totalitarianism

a political system in which the state has complete control over all aspects of citizens’ lives, and dissent is not tolerated

Absolute

complete, total and unconditional

Recipient

a person or entity that receives or is on the receiving end of something

Sentiment

a feeling or emotion about a particular subject or situation

Suppress

to prevent, retrain or keep from being expressed or revealed

Provision

the act of providing or supplying something, or a condition or stipulation in an agreement

Permissible

allowed or authorized by a rule or law

Pamphlet

a small booklet or leaflet containing information or propaganda

Ordained

decreed, established or set in place by authority

Premises

a building and the surrounding land, or a set of underlying assumptions or propositions

Merely

only, simply, or no more than

Deviation

a departure from a standard, norm or expected behavior

Advocacy

the act of supporting, promoting or pleading for a cause or idea

Truce

a temporary cessation of hostilities or conflict, typically agreed upon by opposing sides

Viral

of the nature of, caused by, or relating to a virus or viruses

Infection

the process of infecting or the state of being infected.

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Vaccination

treatment with a vaccine to produce immunity to a particular infectious disease or pathogen.

Consult

seek information or advice from (someone, especially an expert or professional).

Rash

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inflammation of the skin

Diagnose

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identify the nature of (an illness or other problem) by examination of the symptoms.

Anticipated

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regard as probable; expect or predict.

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Immunity

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the state of being insusceptible or resistant to a noxious agent

Contaminate

make (something) impure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance

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Inoculation

the action of immunizing someone against a disease by introducing infective material, microorganisms, or vaccines into the body.

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Vehement

showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense.

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Derived

obtain something from (a specified source).

Failure to give proper attention or care to someone or something.

Neglect

Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

Arbitrary

Required by law or a rule; mandatory.

Compulsory

Using power or authority unfairly or cruelly to dominate or control others.

Oppressive

Existing as an essential characteristic or natural part of something.

Inherent

The official power to make legal decisions and judgments.

Jurisdiction

A measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control or within limits.

Restraint

Having many different forms, elements, or features.

Manifold

A state of disorder due to the absence or non-recognition of authority or other controlling systems.

Anarchy

A heavy load, either physically or metaphorically, that is difficult to carry or bear.

Burden

A governing body that has the power to make laws.

Legislature

Not limited or restricted in any way; free to do as one wishes.

Unrestricted

A substance formed by the chemical combination of two or more elements in fixed proportions.

Compound

A formal agreement or contract between two or more parties.

Covenant

The health, happiness, and well-being of a person or group, especially as it relates to their material or social conditions.

Welfare

More important than anything else; supreme.

Paramount

a group of individuals or organizations who attempt to influence political or social decisions, often through lobbying or advocacy. A lobbyist is someone who works on behalf of a lobby to influence these decisions.

Lobby/Lobbyist

is a political philosophy that emphasizes individual freedom and limited government intervention in the economy and society.

Libertarianism

a case or situation that does not follow the usual or expected rule.

Exception

Infringement refers to the act of violating or encroaching upon someone's legal rights or privileges.

Infringement

To cede means to give up or surrender control or authority over something.

Cede

To empower means to give someone the authority or power to do something.

Empower

refers to something that is bizarre, strange, or unconventional.

Outlandish

To override means to disregard or overrule something, such as a decision or law.

Override

is a surprising or enlightening disclosure of information or knowledge.

Revelation

means in a way that is certain to happen or occur.

Inevitably

means to bring back or return something to its original condition.

Restore

refers to something that is ongoing or persistent, often in the context of a medical condition or illness.

Chronic

A is a surgical procedure where an organ or tissue is removed from one person and transplanted into another person.

Transplant

Anonymous refers to something or someone that is unknown or unnamed.

Anonymous

is a developmental disorder that affects communication and social interaction skills.

Autism