| A | B |
|---|
| align | to bring into a straight line; to bring into an agreement |
| executive | the branch of government administering the laws and affairs of a nation |
| forbade | to prohibit |
| dispute | to argue; to debate |
| heir | one who inherits or is entitled to inherit another's property, title, etc. |
| motto | a word or saying that expresses the goals, ideals, etc. of a nation |
| alliance | a close association for a common objective |
| precedent | an act, statement, etc. that may serve as an example or justification for a later one |
| annexation | to incorporate into a state the territory of another state; an addition to something |
| decline | to refuse politely |
| diversity | difference; variety |
| sovereign | above all others; chief; supreme; a monarch or ruler |
| colonization | to settle in a colony |
| dignified | to give worth or quality to |
| ensign | a flag or banner; a commisioned offiver of the lowest rank in the U. S. Navy |
| clash | to conflict; disagree |
| negotiator | one who settles a business transaction, or treaty, etc. |
| befriend | to act as a friend; to help |
| naturalize | to confer citizenship upon an alien |
| stable | firm, fixed, steadfast |
| consternation | great fear or shock |
| conquest | something conquered |
| deport | to expel (an alien) |
| heritage | tradition, etc. handed down from one's ancestors or the past |
| distraction | a diversion, to draw away from another subject or object |
| seminary | a school, especially a private school; a school where priests and ministers are trained |
| vocational | having to do with a trade or occupation |
| immunize | to make immune (protected), as by inoculation |
| concession | acknowledgement; a priveledge granted by a government, company, etc. |
| commerce | trade on a large scale (as between countries) |
