Ch.8 vocab

Agenda

N. a list of things to do/consider

Ambassador

N. a diplomat sent from one government to another

Beckon

V. to signal to someone with hand/head

Coffer

N. a thick box for valuables

Contradictory

Adj. in disagreement; inconsistent

Currency

N. the money used in a certain country

Grievance

N. complaint; cause for protest

Grimace

N. a facial expression showing pain or sadness

Mellow

Adj. relaxed; free of tension

Negate

V. to deny the existence of 

Opportunistic

Adj. taking advantage of a chance

Penury

N. extreme poverty

Prelude

N. something that leads up to

Premier

Adj. first; more important

Privilege

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

Prominent

Adj. obviously or easily seen

Radical

Adj. extreme

N. one who promotes extreme change

Reciprocal

Adj. given in return; mutual

Republic

N. a form of government in which people elect leaders

Salutation

N. a polite greeting