Civil War Definition Essay

Word
Part of Speech
Definition
Sentence
Antebellum
adjective
Before or existing before a war, especially the American Civil War; prewar.
The antebellum south is far different than the region we know now.
Bellicose
adjective
Inclined or eager to fight; aggressively hostile; belligerent; pugnacious.
Due to its bellicose nature, the pitbull was frightening to the children.
Belligerent
adjective
Warlike; given to waging war; of warlike character; aggressively hostile; bellicose.
Cain was Abel’s more belligerent brother.
Pacifist
noun
A person who believes in pacifism or is opposed to war or to violence of any kind.
Citing his pacifist views, the man refused to join the army like his peers.
Pact
noun
An agreement, covenant, or compact.
My sister
The queen bee of the high school was quite inimical to anyone who didn’t meet her high standards.
Paramour
noun
An illicit lover, especially of a married person.
On Grey’s Anatomy, Meredith was Derek’s paramour before he divorced his wife.

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Allay verb To put (fear, doubt, suspicion, anger, etc.) to rest; calm; quiet.

To lessen or relieve; mitigate; alleviate.
Before starting basic training the military require all applicants to take a physical exam to allay fears of disease and disability.

The hot pad allayed some of my stomach ache.
Assimilate
verb
To take in and incorporate as one’s own; absorb.

To bring into conformity with the customs, attitudes, etc., of a group, nation, or the like; adapt or adjust.
The new girl tried her best to assimilate into her new school.

Some conspiracy theorists believe reptilian aliens have assimilated into our world and live among us unsuspected.
Capitulate
verb
To surrender unconditionally or on stipulated terms.

To give up resistance.
Most of the Nazis capitulated after Hitler’s death.

After procrastinating for hours, I finally capitulated and began my homework.
Debase
verb
To reduce in quality or value;