vocab from classical roots lesson 4

conductive

promoting, contributing, helpful

induce

• to persuade, to influence

• to cause, to bring about

traduce

to slander, to speak falsely or maliciously of

redoubt

• a small fort defending an important point

• a place of refuge or defense

hegemony

dominance, especially of one political body over another

exegesis

a thorough explanation or interpretation, especially of a sacred text

annunciation

an announcement, a proclamation

renunciation

an action or statement in which something is given up, rejected, abandoned, or sacrificed

polity

an organized society, such as a nation, state, church, or other organization, having a specific form of government

politic

• wise prudent, sagacious

• expedient, taking advantage of the moment, shrewd

potentate

monarch, a ruler possessing great power

puissant

mighty, powerful, forceful

regalia

• emblems and symbols of royalty, rank, office, or institution

• finery, elaborate attire

regency

the office or period of office of a regent; one who administers for a monarch, especially in england and france

viceroy

a governor or ruler exercising authority on behalf of a sovereign in a province or colony