CWHS+Words+2012

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 * = **Contemporary World History Survey Vocabulary Words**
 * 1. [|Contemporary]: of the modern; current ||
 * 2. [|History]: the discipline that records and interprets past events. ||
 * 3. Militarism: the buildup and glorification of a nation's military. ||
 * 4. [|Imperialism]: when one nation or people seeks to control the economic, political, and/or cultural lives of another nation or people. (The process of becoming an "empire" ||
 * 5. [|Martyr]: someone who suffers and/or dies for his/her beliefs. ||
 * 6. [|Self-Determination]: the right of a people to rule or govern themselves. ||
 * 7. Heir: A person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death. ||
 * 8. Stalemate: a deadlock in which neither side is able to defeat the other. ||
 * 9. Persuade: to cause someone to believe by convincing, urging, or influencing. ||
 * 10. Artillery: Large-caliber guns used in warfare on land: "tanks and heavy artillery". ||
 * 11. Inclination: a person's natural tendency to act or feel in a particular way. ||
 * 12. Novice: a beginner; someone new to a skill/experience ||
 * 13. Delouse: to rid of lice ||
 * 14. Total War: when ALL of a nation's resources are devoted to a war effort. ||
 * 15. Propaganda: ideas spread to support a cause, or damage an opposing cause. ||
 * 16. Maiden: first or earliest (e.g. The ship's maiden voyage.) ||
 * 17. Revolution: a fundamental change. ||
 * 18. Abdicate: to step down from power ||
 * 19. Emancipate: to set free; liberate. (i.e. The slaves were emancipated.) ||
 * 20. Communism: a form of economy/government where all property is owned collectively, and the goal is to create a society WITHOUT rich or poor. ||
 * 21. Civil War: a war between two parts of the same country. ||
 * 22. Repression: the practice of keeping people under control using force or fear. ||
 * 23. Totalitarian: a form of government where ALL aspects of society are controlled by the government. ||
 * 24. Monarchist: someone who favors/supports having a monarchy for a government. ||
 * 25. Anti-Semitism: feelings of hatred toward Jewish people. ||
 * 26.Insurmountable: so great that it cannot be overcome. (e.g. Earning an "A" on the test seemed like an insurmountable task, but Mike studied hard and was able to accomplish his goal ||
 * 27. Intolerance: unwillingness to respect or try to undertsand customs, ideas, or beliefs that are different from one's own. ||
 * 28. Pacifism: opposition to all war. ||
 * 29. Isolationism: a government policy of noninvolvement in foreign affairs. ||
 * 30. Inflation: when the value of money decreases ||
 * 31. Apathy: lack of concern or interest; indifferent ||
 * 32. Bigot: someone who blindly follows their own beliefs or opinions with no tolerance for beliefs opposed to them. ||
 * 33. Refugee: a person who flees to a foreign country to escape danger. ||
 * 34. Persecute: to harass, oppress, torment - especially because of race, religion, or beliefs. ||
 * 35. Scapegoat: someone who is blamed (usually unfairly) for someone else's problems ||
 * 36. Genocide: the deliberate murder of an entire ethnic, racial, or religious group. ||
 * 37. Belligerent: aggressive, argumentative, hostile; a nation or person engaged in war ||
 * 38. Lethargy: the state of being drowsy and dull, listless and unenergetic, or indifferent and lazy; apathetic or sluggish inactivity. ||
 * 39. Appeasement: the policy of giving in to the demands of an aggressor. ||
 * 40. Blitzkrieg: lightning war ||
 * 41. Condemn: to express disapproval of. ||
 * 42. Calamity: an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster ||
 * 43. Arsenal: A collection of weapons and military equipment stored by a country, person, or group ||
 * 44. Discontent: unhappy; dissatisfied. ||
 * 45. Haven: a safe shelter; a refuge ||
 * 46. Amphibious: living/operating on both land and water ||
 * 47. Dissident: someone who disagrees or dissents. ||
 * 48. Munitions: material for war; especially weapons and ammunition. ||
 * 49. Capitulate: to give up; surrender ||
 * 50. Haven: a safe shelter; a refuge ||
 * 51. Unconditional: without conditions or exceptions ||
 * 52. Kamikaze: member of a special corps in the Japanese air charged with the suicidal mission of crashing an aircraft laden with explosives into an enemy target, especially a warship. ||
 * 53. Quota: A limited or fixed number or amount of people or things, in particular. ||
 * 55. Antagonize: to annoy or irritate; to make hostile ||
 * 56. Menace: a person or thing that is a threat/danger ||
 * 57. Atrocity: a very cruel or brutal act ||
 * 58. Cold War: A state of rivalry and tension between two factions, groups, or individuals that stops short of open, violent confrontation. ||
 * 59. Brinksmanship: the practice of pushing dangerous events to the verge of disaster in order to achieve the most advantageous outcome. ||
 * 60. ban: to stop or prohibit. ||
 * 59. Brinksmanship: the practice of pushing dangerous events to the verge of disaster in order to achieve the most advantageous outcome. ||
 * 60. ban: to stop or prohibit. ||