World History Weekly Vocab #3

Analyze Part of Speech: verb Definition: to examine critically, so as to bring our the essential elements Synonym: examine, evaluate Antonym: synthesize,

Origin Part of Speech: noun Definition: something from which anything arises or is derived; source Synonym: cause, basis, source Antonym: conclusion, end, result

Migration Part of Speech: noun Definition: the process or act of migrating Synonym: exodus, movement, diaspora Antonym: inaction, idleness

Agriculture Part of Speech: noun Definition: the science, art, or occupation concerned with cultivating land, raising crops, and feeding, breeding, and raising livestock; Synonym: farming, cultivation Antonym: nonagricultural, industrial

Trade Network Definition: a group of interconnected trade routes Synonym: business, enterprise Antonym: disorganization

Contribute Part of Speech: verb Definition: to give (money, time, knowledge, assistance, etc.) to a common supply, fund, etc., as for charitable purposes Synonym: add, give, donate Antonym: hold, keep, take

Achievement Part of Speech: noun Definition: something accomplished, especially by superior ability, special effort, great courage, etc.; Synonym: accomplishment, attainment Antonym: defeat, failure, loss

Diffusion Part of Speech: noun Definition: act of spreading out Synonym: dispersal, dissemination Antonym: collection, concentration

Patriarchal Part of Speech: adjective Definition: of or relating to a patriarch, the male head of a family, tribe, community, church, order, etc. Synonym: fatherly, paternal Antonym: matriarchal

Matriarchal Part of Speech: adjective Definition: of or relating to the matriarch: a woman who is the founder or dominant member of a community or group. Synonym: maternal Antonym: patriarchal