| A | B |
|---|
| abolish | to end, or do away with |
| absolute | complete, unmixed, not limited |
| accurate | free from mistakes or errors |
| acquire | to gain |
| acquisition | something someone has gained |
| adapt | to change or adjust |
| adherence | attachment to, support of |
| adopt | to choose and follow, vote to accept |
| advocate | to speak or write in support of something |
| affect | to influence or produce a change in |
| aggression | a forceful, hostile or warlike act |
| aggressive | inclined toward militant action |
| agrarian | of agriculture or farmers |
| allocate | to set apart for a specific purpose |
| allocation | that which is set apart |
| alter | to change |
| analysis | examination of the parts making up a whole |
| appease | to pacify or quiet |
| assert | to declare, or defend |
| assimilate | to absorb or make alike |
| assume | to suppose or take for granted |
| assumption | anything that someone takes for granted |
| assure | to convince or promise |
| authority | the power to enforce obedience |
| authorize | to delegate power |
| balance | to achieve a state of equality |
| basic | fundamental, essential |
| basis | foundation, fundamental principle |
| caprice | a sudden, impulsive change in the way one thinks or acts |
| cease | to bring or come to an end |
| characterize | to describe features, traits, or qualities |
| characteristic | a distinquishing feature or trait |
| chronic | lasting a long time or recurring |
| cite | to mention by way of example |
| classify | to arrange or group according to some system |
| coalition | a combination or union |
| commit | to turn over for safekeeping |
| compel | to force |
| compete | to enter into rivalry |
| compromise | a mutual agreement |
| compulsory | required |
| concept | an idea or generalized notion |
| concern | a matter of interest or importance |
| concerned | to be worried or interested |
| conclusion | judgement, decision, or opinion |
| confine | to limit or restrict |
| conflict | fight, struggle or disagreement |
| conform | to adapt or make similar |
| confront | to bring face to face or oppose |
| confrontation | act of opposition |
| consequence | outcome or result |
| consistent | in agreement |
| conspiracy | secret plan or act for harmful purpose |
| contain | to hold or check |
| controversial | subject to dispute |
| crucial | of great importance |
| curb | to check or restrain |
| curtail | to cut short |
| decade | ten year period |
| decline | to lessen in force |
| demand | a strong request |
| denounce | to publicly accuse |
| deny | to refuse to accept |
| derive | to trace from a source |
| destiny | fate |
| discontent | dissatisfaction |
| disillusion | disappoint, take away ideals |
| disillusionment | the state of feeling stripped of former ideals |
| dissent | to disagree |
| diversity | give variety to, vary |
| divert | to turn aside |
| domestic | one's own country |
| dominant | ruling or prevailing power |
| dominate | to exercise power over others |
| domination | rule or control over others |
| dwindle | diminish, shrink |
| effective | able to produce desired result |
| efficient | working well |
| eliminate | to reject or omit |
| elite | group regarded as the best |
| embroil | to confuse, mix up |
| emerge | to become visible |
| enact | to pass or decree |
| enforce | to impose by force |
| ensure | to make certain |
| equalize | to make uniform or equal |
| era | an event or period in time |
| essential | fundamental or absolutely necessary |
| establish | to set up, make happen |
| ethical | conforming to moral standards |
| evidence | data that tends to prove something |
| excess | action going beyond the reasonable |
| exclude | to bar, to keep out |
| exclusive | not shared or divided |
| exercise | to use or perform |
| exert | to put into action |
| existence | a state of living |
| expand | to spread or make greater |
| expansion | an increasing of size |
| exploit | to make unethical use of |
| expose | to reveal or disclose |
| factor | conditions that bring about a result |
| flourish | to grow; succeed |
| foster | to help grow or develop |
| frivolous | of little value; unimportant |
| fulfill | to carry out or complete |
| function | duty or state purpose |
| fundamental | most important part |
| generalization | general idea or statement |
| generate | to produce or bring about |
| goal | what one aims to achieve |
| guarantee | a pledge, assurance or safeguard |
| hinder | to prevent or keep back |
| hostility | an act of ill will |
| ideal | thought to be perfect |
| ideological | the study of ideas |
| illustrate | to make clear by examples |
| impact | the power of an event to bring about change |
| implementation | to put an idea into practice |
| imply | to hint at or suggest |
| impose | to place a burden or responsibility on someone |
| indicate | to point out, or show |
| individual | single or separate |
| ineffective | not capable of producing desired result |
| inequities | instances of unfairness |
| infiltrate | to attack or seize control from within |
| influence | to power to affect the actions of others |
| initiate | to start or bring into practice |
| initiative | the act of beginning |
| institute | to set up, establish |
| intensify | to strengthen or increase |
| interest | feeling of concern or importance |
| interfere | to meddle or hinder |
| interpret | to explain the meaning of something |
| intervene | to come in between |
| involve | to include or become entangled in |
| involvement | the act of becoming included |
| isolate | to set apart from others |
| justify | to show reason or cause for an action |
| lenient | merciful or mild, not harsh |
| limit | to impose boundaries or restrictions |
| major | greater in importance or strength |
| mandatory | required |
| mobility | movement from one place to another |
| moral | good or right conduct |
| motivate | to provide with a cause |
| motley | having many or clashing elements |
| mutual | shared, in common |
| negative | lacking a positive quality |
| negotiate | to bargain or discuss with the purpose of reaching an agreement |
| noninvolvement | the act of not taking part in something |
| obligate | to bind by a promise or contract |
| opponent | adversary |
| originate | to start or bring into being |
| outstripped | excelled; surpassed |
| overwhelm | to make helpless; overpower |
| percieve | to observe or recognize |
| periodic | occurring at regular intervals |
| persuade | to cause to do somethng by urging or reasoning |
| philosophy | to search for wisdom or knowledge |
| pluralistic | a multitude of characteristics or traits |
| pluralism | existence within a nation of distinct ethnic groups |
| policy | principle or plan of action |
| populace | the common people |
| portray | to depict or describe |
| positive | tending toward progress or agreeable action |
| precede | to come before in time or order |
| precedent | an action used to justify later actions |
| precedence | the act or right of coming first |
| predominate | dominating influence over others |
| preferential | giving or receiving one's first choice |
| preoccupy | to absorb totally |
| preserve | to keep from harm or damage |
| prevent | to stop or keep something from happening by taking action |
| primary | first in time, fundamental |
| principle | prime source; fundamental truth |
| priority | preceding in time, order, importance |
| procedure | particular method or course of action |
| process | a continuous action involving many steps |
| prohibit | to forbid, bar or hinder |
| promote | to advance, move forward |
| proportion | relationship between parts |
| propose | to suggest a plan of action |
| prosperity | good fortune or state of well being |
| provide | to furnish or supply |
| provision | act of supplying or preparing |
| pursue | to follow according to a plan |
| react | to respond |
| reaffirm | to declare firmly again |
| receptive | able or ready to receive new ideas |
| recur | to happen again, repeat |
| reduce | to lessen |
| reflect | to think about something |
| reflective | thoughtful |
| regulate | to control or govern |
| reject | to discard or refuse to agree |
| reliance | trust, dependence |
| replenish | to make full or complete again |
| represent | to present accurately |
| representative | one who acts for another |
| repressive | keeping down or holding back |
| resent | to feel bitterness |
| resistant | offering opposition |
| resolve | to reach a decision |
| restraint | loss or limitation of liberty |
| restrict | to limit |
| restriction | limitation of something that confines |
| result | consequence or end product |
| resumption | the act of beginning again |
| sabotage | deliberate obstruction or damage |
| sanction | act of confirming a course of action |
| scope | the range or extent of an activity |
| secure | free of danger or trouble |
| self-sufficient | independent; able to get along without help |
| significant | important or having meaning |
| stimulate | to arouse or increase |
| strategy | plan of action to best achieve a goal |
| subjugation | to bring under control |
| submit | to yield |
| substantiate | to show to be true or real |
| summarize | to state briefly |
| support | to carry or bear, to lend help or backing to |
| suppress | to put down by force, to subdue |
| supremacy | the state of being the highest in rank |
| tactic | method to achieve an end |
| tradition | beliefs, customs handed down |
| tranquility | calm or peace |
| transaction | a business deal or agreement |
| trend | general course or direction of events |
| ultimate | farthest, utmost or maximum |
| unanimous | united in opinion |
| unbiased | without prejudice, objective |
| uniform | always the same |
| universal | applies to every case |
| uphold | to give support or encouragement |
| valid | sound or free from error |
| vital | necessary or essential |
| widespread | spread over a large area |
| withdraw | to remove from use; pull out of a situation |
| wretched | unhappy or miserable |
| yearn | to be filled with desire |
