Masulong na Bokabularyo para sa GRE - Pamahalaan bilang Isang Kinakailangang Kasamaan

(of a monarch or ruler) to step down from a position of power

bumaba

to choose whom an important position or job will be given to, generally done by a person of power

magpahid

to take control of something without any legal basis

kumamkam

to stop resisting something and accept it

sumuko

to hand over power, land, or a position to another, particularly due to being forced

magsuko

to grant something such as control, a privilege, or right, often reluctantly

sumuko

to force a person of authority or power to step down from their position

defenestrate

to remove someone from their job or position, typically due to poor performance

pagpapaputok ng isang tao

to divide voting districts in a way that would advantage a particular group or party more

gerimander

to attempt at pleasing an authority by excessively flattering and obeying them

yumuko nang mababa

to secretly make plans, particularly to gain an advantage

magpakana

to appoint a person or thing to a lower status, position, or rank

itapon

to officially cancel a law, decision, agreement, etc.

pawalang-bisa

to gradually drain or deplete someone's power or strength

magpahina

to be the person who leads something like an attack, campaign, movement, etc.

sibat

to gradually decrease the effectiveness, confidence, or power of something or someone

parupukin

(of speech or actions) simple and straightforward, without cunning or deceit

walang arte

(of countries, organizations, regions, etc.) not governed by another force, and is in control of itself

nagsasarili

displaying a willingness to start an argument, fight, or war

palaban

willingly obeying rules or doing what other people demand

sumusunod

displaying a behavior befitting someone who is in a powerful and authoritative position

magisterial

excessively flattering and obeying a person, particularly in order to gain their approval or favor

masunurin

displaying support and favoritism toward a party or cause, usually without giving it much thought

partidista

ill-tempered and ready to start an argument or fight

truculent

a clever action or behavior that is intended to trick and deceive others

lalang

an unpleasant or false statement intending to ruin someone's reputation

paninirang-puri

the formal ending of a business agreement, marriage, parliament, organization, etc.

pagkabuwag

a morally or legally wrong act, usually bribery, done to gain an advantage or support

pangunguwalta

someone who very strongly believes that their country is far more superior than other countries

jingoist

a force, movement, organization, etc. that is large, powerful, and uncontrollable

malupit na puwersa

a government of politicians or military officers that forcefully obtained power

junta

an individual who possesses an extreme amount of wealth or a high social standing

nabob

someone who rules over people and possesses absolute control and power

makapangyarihan

an individual who betrays their country by assisting the enemy occupying or controlling it

taksil sa kanyang bayan

(of areas of land or of countries) having a border in common

magkasabay

a neutral area free of the conflict and danger that is between opposing powers

buffer zone

accusations made in retaliation for being accused

ganting-paratang

an individual who excessively flatters someone of importance to gain a favor or advantage

manghihibo