Unit 18. War and Conquest | Exercises and Flashcards

Unit 18. War and Conquest, 400 words for TOEFL Exercises and Flashcards

Word	Definition	Example
annex	to make something (usually land) part of another unit	In 1282, Edward I of England annexed Wales
apex	the highest point	He reached the apex of his career during that period.
collapse	to fall down, usually because of weakness	If the volcano collapses, it could cause a huge tsunami
conquest	a takeover by force	I was determined not to become just another one of his conquests.
devise	to work out a plan	A new system has been devised to control traffic in the city.
invasive	aggressively entering into someone else's territory	New invasive species spotted in the Wabash Valley
prevailing	strongest or most common	The prevailing mood is one of optimism.
resist	to refuse to give in	I can't resist the temptation to buy new shoes.
severely	harshly, extremely	I was severely reprimanded by my boss.
violation	an action that breaks a law or agreement	He became really interested in human rights violations lately