Vocabulary Words Definitions

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Empire

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A group of states or territories controlled by one ruler or government.

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Colony

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A territory under the immediate political control of a state, distinct from the home territory of the sovereign.

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Boycott

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A refusal to buy or use goods and services as a protest.

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Militia

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A military force that is raised from the civil population to supplement a regular army in an emergency.

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Tax

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A compulsory contribution to state revenue, levied by the government on workers' income and business profits or added to the cost of some goods, services, and transactions.

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Delegate

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A person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular an elected representative sent to a conference.

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Abolish

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To formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution).

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Alter

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To change or modify something.

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Self-evident

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Not needing to be demonstrated or explained; obvious.

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Endow

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To provide with a quality, ability, or asset.