| A | B |
|---|
| boycott | to refuse to buy or have dealings with |
| dynasty | a ruling house or family that reigns for several generations |
| instrumental | helpful or serving as a means |
| manor | the house of a landed estate |
| papyrus | writing paper used by ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans |
| patrician | a member of the aristocratic class of ancient Rome |
| pilgrimage | a long journey made to sacred place |
| plebian | a member of the common people of ancient Rome |
| precedent | an action used as a standard for settling similar future situations |
| realm | a kingdom, a domain |
| rostrum | a platform used in ancient Rome for public speaking |
| secede | to withdraw from a political union |
| secession | the act of breaking off from a political union or religious association |
| treatise | a detailed article or dissertation |
| turbulent | extremely disturbed or agitated |
| vanguard | the forefront of a movement or field |
