AH Unit 6 Chapter 8a Vocabulary words
Across
- 1. (v) to rule a nation or group of nations as their king, queen, or emperor
- 4. (n) one of the large areas into which some countries are divided, and which usually has its own local government
- 6. (v) to refuse to accept a particular plan or suggestion
- 7. (n) a structure like a bridge, that carries water across a river or valley
- 9. (n) a ruler who has complete power over a country, especially one whose power has been gained by force
- 12. (v) to suggest something as a plan or course of action
- 13. (v) to try extremely hard to achieve something, even though it is very difficult
- 14. (n) the act of getting control of a country by fighting
Down
- 2. (adj) completely crazy, often in a way that is dangerous
- 3. (v) when people take strong and often violent action against the government, usually with the aim of taking power away from them
- 5. (n) a country governed by elected representatives of the people, and led by a president, not a king or queen
- 8. (n) a structure with a curved top and straight sides that supports the weight of a bridge or building
- 10. (n) a strong desire to achieve something
- 11. (n) a piece of clothing