CWHS+Words

51. Liberate: to set free. ||
 * **Contemporary World History Survey Vocabulary Words** __ [] __ ||
 * 1. [|Contemporary]: of the modern; current ||
 * 2. [|History]: the discipline that records and interprets past events. ||
 * 3. [|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" ||
 * 4. [|Martyr]: someone who suffers and/or dies for his/her beliefs. ||
 * 5. [|Precedent]: an example that serves as a guide for later actions/behavior/decisions ||
 * 6. [|Self-Determination]: the right of a people to rule or govern themselves. ||
 * 7. [|Ultimatum]: a final set of demands ||
 * 8. [|Sanction]: a forceful measure (economic or military) taken against a country by other countries ||
 * 9. [|Oppress]: to put down/crush by power or authority. ||
 * 10. [|Mosque]: a Muslim place of worship ||
 * 11. [|Secular]: not religious; wordly (concerned with things of this world) ||
 * 12. Militarism: the buildup and glorification of a nation's military. ||
 * 13. Heir: ||
 * 14. Stalemate : a deadlock in which neither side is able to defeat the other. ||
 * 15. Artillery: ||
 * 16. Burden: a weight/responsibility that is difficult to carry (physically or emotionally) ||
 * 17. Total War: when ALL of a nation's resources are devoted to a war effort. ||
 * 18. Propaganda: ideas spread to support a cause, or damage an opposing cause. ||
 * 19. Inclilnation: a person's natural tendancy to act or feel in a particular way. ||
 * 20. Delouse: to rid of lice ||
 * 21. Latrine: a toilet or something used as a toilet, such as a trench in the earth. ||
 * 22. Contraband: goods/supplies that imported or exported illegally. ||
 * 23. Maiden: first or earliest (e.g. The ship's maiden voyage.) ||
 * 24. Persuade: to cause someone to believe by convincing, urging, or influencing. ||
 * 25. Disarmament: a reduction in weapons/armaments. ||
 * 26. Fluent: able to express oneself easily and clearly. ||
 * 27. Thesis: argument or position. ||
 * 28. Revolution: a fundamental change ||
 * 29. Abdicate: to step down from power ||
 * 30. Emancipate: to set free from control. (i.e. The slaves were emancipated.) ||
 * 31. Communism: a form of economy/government where all property is owned collectively, and the goal is to create a society WITHOUT rich or poor. ||
 * 32. Provisional: temporary ||
 * 33. Repression: the practice of keeping people under control using force or fear. ||
 * 34. Totalitarian: a form of government where ALL aspects of society are controlled by the government. ||
 * 35. Civil War: a war between two parts of the same country. (e.g. The American Civil War was fought between the North and the South.) ||
 * 36. 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.) ||
 * 37. Intolerance: unwillingness to respect or try to undertsand customs, ideas, or beliefs that are different from one's own. ||
 * 38. Isolationism: a government policy of noninvolvement in foreign affairs. ||
 * 39. Anti-Semitism: feelings of hatred toward Jewish people. ||
 * 40. Inflation: when the value of money decreases ||
 * 41. Apathy: lack of concern or interest; indifferent ||
 * 42. Bigot: someone who blindly follows their own beliefs or opinions with no tolerance for beliefs opposed to them. ||
 * 43. Refugee: a person who flees to a foreign country to escape danger. ||
 * 44. Persecute: to harass, oppress, torment - especially because of race, religion, or beliefs. ||
 * 45. Scapegoat: someone who is blamed (usually unfairly) for someone else's problems. ||
 * 46. Genocide: the deliberate murder of an entire ethnic, racial, or religious group. ||
 * 47. Arsenal: ||
 * 48. Blitzkrieg: lightning war ||
 * 49. Haven: a safe shelter; a refuge ||
 * 50. Condemn: to express disapproval of.
 * 48. Blitzkrieg: lightning war ||
 * 49. Haven: a safe shelter; a refuge ||
 * 50. Condemn: to express disapproval of.
 * 53. Siege: a military blockade of a city or area to force a surrender ||
 * 52. Infamy ||
 * 54. Unconditional: without conditions or exceptions ||
 * 55. Calamity: an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster ||
 * 56. Amphibious: living/operating on both land and water. ||
 * 57. Dissident: someone who disagrees or dissents. ||
 * 58. Belligerent: aggressive, argumentative, hostile; a nation or person engaged in war ||
 * 59. Discontent: unhappy; dissatisfied. ||
 * 60. Capitulate: to give up; surrender ||
 * 61. Quota: A limited or fixed number or amount of people or things, in particular. ||
 * 61. Quota: A limited or fixed number or amount of people or things, in particular. ||