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This vocabulary guide provides definitions for crucial terms related to governance and diplomacy. It explains concepts such as "apt," which denotes appropriateness or likelihood; "cabal," referring to a group of conspirators or a clique; and "embargo," a government order that halts foreign trade. The guide also includes words like "indigenous," "interim," "propriety," and "protocol," which are vital in understanding cultural and diplomatic contexts. By mastering these terms, readers can enhance their understanding of political discourse and international relations.
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CP 11 Vocabulary 17 Tested Definitions
Apt • Appropriate; having a tendency to; likely • Cabal • A group of conspirators; the acts of such a group; a clique • Confederate • An ally; an accomplice • Embargo • A government order suspending foreign trade; a government order suspending the movement of freight-carrying ships in and out of the country’s ports • Indigenous • Native; originating in that area
Interim • Meantime; an intervening time; a temporary arrangement • Propriety • Properness; good manners • Protocol • Diplomatic etiquette and customs • Relegate • Unilateral • Involving one side only; done on behalf of one side only; one-sided; not mutual