Vocabulary – George Towns
Flip-flopping
Verb
to have a change of opinion, especially when this leads to a change of policy
Staunch
Adjective
Showing loyalty, or enthusiasm
Nullification
Noun
the refusal by a state government to allow application of a section of federal law
Secessionist
Noun
In American History this is a person who supported the policy of the Southern States withdrawing from the Union to form the Confederacy
Full-fledged
Adjective
Completely developed
Abolitionist
Noun
Opponent of slavery, an antislavery campaigner in the 18th and 19th centuries
Fanatics
Noun
Extremist, someone who holds extreme or irrational enthusiasm or beliefs
Subjugating
Verb
to bring somebody, especially a people or nation, under the control of another, e.g. by military conquest
Moderates
Adjective
Middle-of-the road, not extreme or radical.
Outmaneuvered
Verb
To overcome (an opponent) by artful, clever maneuvering.
Averted
Verb
Stopped something from happening
Uncompromising
Adjective
No giving in. not willing to compromise