| A | B |
| controversy | a lengthy and public dispute |
| distort | to twist or misrepresent |
| dynasty | rulers from a family that hold power for generations |
| estate | large tract of land, typically with a home |
| liberate | to set free |
| nationalism | strong devotion to one's country |
| neutral | doesn't take sides in a matter |
| regime | administration or management |
| successor | person who comes next or takes over |
| radical | talking it to the farthest limit; extreme |