"The American Pageant," Vocabulary from Chapters 40-42

This list focuses on the resurgence of conservatism, the post-Cold War era, and a new century (1980-2004).

Here are links to all the chapters in Part Six, Making Modern America: Chapters 36-37, Chapters 38-39, Chapters 40-42

Here are links to all the parts of the textbook published by Houghton Mifflin: Part One, Part Two, Part Three, Part Four, Part Five, Part Six
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  1. traditional
    pertaining to time-honored orthodox doctrines
  2. incumbent
    the official who holds an office
  3. nominee
    a politician who is running for public office
  4. budget
    a summary of intended expenditures
  5. supply
    offering goods and services for sale
  6. stratification
    the act of arranging persons into classes or levels
  7. armament
    weaponry used by military or naval force
  8. vulnerability
    susceptibility to injury or attack
  9. defense
    military action protecting a country against enemies
  10. dispatch
    send away towards a designated goal
  11. insurgent
    a person who takes part in an armed insurrection
  12. adherent
    someone who believes and helps to spread a doctrine
  13. leverage
    investing with borrowed money to amplify potential gains
  14. stockpile
    have on hand
  15. landmark
    an event marking an important historical change of course
  16. legitimacy
    undisputed credibility
  17. efficacy
    capacity or power to produce a desired result
  18. articulate
    characterized by clear expressive language
  19. rehabilitate
    restore someone to a good state of health or reputation
  20. epidemic
    attacking or affecting many individuals simultaneously
  21. pervasive
    spreading or spread throughout
  22. contract
    a binding agreement that is enforceable by law
  23. accommodate
    be agreeable or acceptable to
  24. backlash
    an adverse reaction to some political or social occurrence
  25. globalization
    growth to a worldwide scale
  26. contributor
    someone who regularly contributes a sum of money
  27. predecessor
    one who goes before you in time
  28. denounce
    speak out against
  29. inappropriate
    not in keeping with what is correct or proper
  30. legacy
    a gift of personal property by will
  31. centrist
    a person who takes a position in the political center
  32. humble
    marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful
  33. chad
    small piece of paper removed when a hole is punched in paper
  34. terrorism
    the use of violence against civilians for ideological goals
  35. asymmetrical
    irregular in shape or outline
  36. reprisal
    a retaliatory action against an enemy
  37. incursion
    an attack that penetrates into enemy territory
  38. decisive
    characterized by resoluteness and firmness
  39. stewardship
    the position of someone who manages the affairs of others
  40. innovation
    a creation resulting from study and experimentation
  41. income
    the amount of money one makes over a period of time
  42. inequity
    injustice by virtue of not conforming with standards
  43. gender
    properties that distinguish organisms on the basis of sex
  44. gap
    a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
  45. longevity
    the property of having lived for a considerable time
  46. liability
    an obligation to pay money to another party
  47. pluralism
    a social organization in which diversity is tolerated
  48. resentment
    a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
  49. resilience
    ability of a material to return to its original shape
  50. strenuous
    taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance
Created on Tue Nov 22 13:18:01 EST 2016 (updated Wed Dec 07 14:06:17 EST 2016)

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