World History Vocabulary Week 8

Annex verb Definition: to attach or add; to incorporate (territory) into the domain of a city, country, or state Synonym: extend, addendum Antonym: subtraction, lessen

Drought noun Definition: a period of dry weather, especially a long one that is injurious to crops Synonym: dryness, scarcity, dearth Antonym: abundance, monsoon

Famine noun Definition: extreme and general scarcity of food, as in a country or a large geographical area. Synonym: hunger, scarcity, dearth Antonym: abundance, plenty

Pestilence noun Definition: a deadly or virulent epidemic disease Synonym: contagion, disease Antonym: health

Capitulate Verb Definition: to surrender unconditionally or on stipulated terms Synonym: concede, surrender Antonym: resist, conquer

Abdicate Verb Definition: to renounce or relinquish a throne, right, power, claim, responsibility, or the like, especially in a formal manner Synonym: renounce, relinquish Antonym: continue, fight

Coerce verb Definition: to compel by force, intimidation, or authority, especially without regard for individual desire or volition Synonym: intimidate, bully, compel Antonym: allow, encourage,

Clandestine verb Definition: characterized by or executed with secrecy or concealment, especially for purposes of subversion or deception Synonym: covert, illicit Antonym: authorized, known

Indigenous adjective Definition: originating in and characteristic of a particular region or country; native Synonym: domestic, aboriginal Antonym: alien, foreign

Pact Noun Definition: an agreement between two or more groups and/or nations Synonym: covenant, compact Antonym: disagreement, discord

Mobilize Verb Definition: to organize or adapt (personnel, industries, transportation facilities, etc.) for service to the government in time of war Synonym: assemble, organize Antonym: demobilize, disorganize