Ch.8 vocab

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Agenda

N. a list of things to do/consider

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Ambassador

N. a diplomat sent from one government to another

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Beckon

V. to signal to someone with hand/head

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Coffer

N. a thick box for valuables

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Contradictory

Adj. in disagreement; inconsistent

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Currency

N. the money used in a certain country

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Grievance

N. complaint; cause for protest

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Grimace

N. a facial expression showing pain or sadness

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Mellow

Adj. relaxed; free of tension

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Negate

V. to deny the existence of 

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Opportunistic

Adj. taking advantage of a chance

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Penury

N. extreme poverty

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Prelude

N. something that leads up to

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Premier

Adj. first; more important

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Privilege

N. special advantage; benefit. V. to grant privilege

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Prominent

Adj. obviously or easily seen

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Radical

Adj. extreme

N. one who promotes extreme change

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Reciprocal

Adj. given in return; mutual

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Republic

N. a form of government in which people elect leaders

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Salutation

N. a polite greeting