World History Vocabulary Week 4 Adherent noun Definition

World History Vocabulary Week 4

Adherent noun Definition: a person who follows the teachings of another person or cause Synonym: pupil, disciple Antonym: antagonist

Antediluvian adjective Definition: belonging to a period before the Great Flood, very old. Synonym: ancient, primitive Antonym: current, recent

Antiquities noun Definition: something remaining from ancient times Synonym: antique, relic Antonym: modern

Compare verb Definition: to examine two or more items for similiarities Synonym: correlate, analyze Antonym: contrast

Contrast verb Definition: to examine two or more items for differences. Synonym: scrutinize, variation Antonym: compare

Identify verb Definition: to recognize the identity of a specific person or thing. Synonym: classify, find Antonym: overlook

Explain verb Definition: to make plain or clear Synonym: clarify, disclose Antonym: confuse

Collapse verb Definition: come to end Synonym: Fall, End Antonym: Perpetual

Empire noun Definition: a group of nations ruled by a power leader or government Synonym: Sovereign Antonym: Weak

Influence verb Definition: to move or impel a person into a certain action Synonym: effect, control Antonym: inferiority

Decline verb Definition: to fail or dwindle; sink or fade away: Synonym: weaken Antonym: strengthen