Unit 19. History | Exercises and Flashcards

Unit 19. History, 400 words for TOEFL Exercises and Flashcards

Word	Definition	Example
chronologically	in order according to time	The dates are arranged chronologically.
coincide	to happen at the same time	His visit was timed to coincide with the annual conference.
consequence	a result, usually one that is negative	Adam broke the law, and now he must face the consequences of his actions
core	an area or object at the center	Better health care was at the core of the senator's campaign.
deny	to say that something is not true	A spokesman for the company denied that it would close.
diminish	to make something smaller or weaker	The new law is expected to diminish the government's chances
longitude	the angular distance east or west on the earth's surface	Longitude is a measure of time east or west
milieu	general environment or surroundings	It is a study of the social and cultural milieu in which Michelangelo lived and worked.
Orwellian	a system of government that interferes in every aspect of personal life	We don't want to see a 1984 Orwellian type situation where neighbours are reporting on neighbours.
reconciliation	a coming back together after a disagreement	I am happy about his reconciliation with your uncle