Lesson 16

By: CharlesV, Gabo, Kevin

Entente- An agreement or understanding

between two or more political powers, providing for a common course of action or policy.

Entente

Covenant- A binding agreement; a legal

contract.

Covenant

Machiavellian- Cunning and deceitful

especially in business or politics. Aiming to maintain power by whatever means necessary.

Machiavellian

Attaché- A person assigned to serve in a

specific capacity on a diplomatic mission.

Attaché

Discretion- The ability or power to decide

responsibly, the quality of using good judgment.

Discretion

Protocol- A code of correct conduct.

Protocol

Arbitration- The process in which parties in a

dispute involve an impartial party to settle their differences.

Arbitration

Status quo- The existing condition or state of

affairs.

Status quo

Insular- Suggestive of the isolated life on an

island, having a narrow view point.

Insular

Consul- A diplomatic official who represents

his/her own governments economic interest in a foreign country. Also, they assists fellow citizens living or traveling in the foreign country.

Consul