Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Vocab

lucidity- To understand
conciliatory - intended or likely to placate or pacify
countermand-revoke (an order)
acumen-the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions
insurrection-a violent uprising against an authority or government
fidelity-ithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support
complicit-nvolved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing
steadfast-resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering
emancipationet free, esp. from legal, social, or political restrictions 
bolsterupport or strengthen; prop up

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