Vocabulary from Classical Roots Book E Lesson 4

Conducive

Promoting ; cintributing ; helpful

Induce

1. To persuade ; to influence

2. To cause ; to bring about

Traduce

To slander ; to speak falsely or maliciously of

Redoubt

1. A small fort defending an important point

2. 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

1. An announcement ; a proclamation

2. In Christian thought , the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would give birth to the son of God

Renunciation

An action or satement 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

1. Wise ; prudent ; sagacious

2. Epedient ; taking advatage of the moment ; shrewd

Potentate

Monarch ; a ruler possesing great power

Puissant

Mighty ; powerful ; forceful

Regalia

1. Emblems and symbols of royalty , rank , office , or institution

2. Finery ; elaborate attire

Regency

The office or period of office of a regent ; one who administers for a monarch , especially in England and in France

A style of dress , furniture , and architecture characteristic of the regency perios in England

Viceroy

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