VOCAB 13, 14, 15

segregate

To isolate from the main group

Egregious

outstandingly bad

dissimulate

to put on a false appearance

Semblance

outward appearance

Aggregate

gather; accumulate

Facsimile

an exact copy

gregarious

Enjoying the company of others

Ensemble

A. Group of people or parts that contribute to a single effect

Inherent

Existing as a natural part or characteristic

Adhere

to stick together

bellicose

warlike in manner or temperament; quarrelsome

Contentions

heated disagreement, argumentive

Retribution

something given or demanded in repayment, especially punishment

Antagonist

One who opposes or competes with another

Rancor

bitter resentment or ill-will (long lasting)

Affront

To insult intentionally

Bread

A breaking up or disruption of friendly relations; estrangement

Schism

A separation into factions

Altercation

an angry argument

Dissension

A difference of opinion; disagreement

emissary

An agent sent on a mission

Status quo

the existing state of affairs (conditions)

Arbitration

the process or act of resolving a dispute

Consulate

the place or building in which a consul's duties are carried out.

Discretior

Cautious reserve in speech or behavior; freedom to act or judge on one's own

Protocol

ceremony and manners observed by diplomats

attaché

A member of the staff of a diplomatic office in a foreign country

Entente

An agreement between two or more governments or powers for cooperative action or policy

Machiavellian

Pertaining to the theory that craft and deceit are justified in pursuing and maintaining political power

Covenant

binding agreement between two groups or people; compact; V: enter into a covenant; promise