World History Vocabulary Week 6 Extent noun Definition

World History Vocabulary Week 6

Extent noun Definition: the space or degree to which a thing extends Synonym: magnitude Antonym: diminish

Reign noun Definition: the period during which a sovereign occupies the throne Synonym: dominion, dynasty Antonym: powerless

Attribute noun Definition: to consider as a quality or characteristic of the person, thing, or group Synonym: characteristic Antonym: n/a

Policy noun Definition: a course of action adopted and pursued by a gov’t Synonym: action, approach Antonym: disorganizationn

Natural Resource Noun Definition: a naturally occurring source of wealth Synonym: raw material Antonym: manurfactured

Imperial noun Definition: Rule pertaining to an empire Synonym: authoritarian Antonym: Republic

Destabilize verb Definition: to make unstable Synonym: diminish, lessen Antonym: enlarge

Dynasty noun Definition: a union of opposing beliefs, principles or ideas Synonym: Empire, regime Antonym: n/a

Diplomatic adjective Definition: of or concerning the profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations Synonym: gracious, strategic Antonym: rude, tactless

Negotiation Noun Definition: mutual discussion or arrangement Synonym: agreement, compromise Antonym: irreconciliable

Recoup verb Definition: to reimburse or pay back Synonym: reclaim, recover Antonym: break, damage