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

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

umabdika

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

pagpahid, itatalaga

to take control of something without any legal basis

manghimasok, magmahal

to stop resisting something and accept it

sumuko, magpatalo

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

ipasa, iwan

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

ipinagkaloob, magpahintulot

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

defenestrate, patalsikin

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

pagtanggal, alisin

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

magmanipula ng mga distrito, mag-establish ng districts sa maling paraan

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

magpakatapos, magtakip

to secretly make plans, particularly to gain an advantage

mang-mangapi, magsabwatan

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

i-relegate, ilipat

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

bawiin, balewalain

to gradually drain or deplete someone's power or strength

ubusin, mahina

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

manguna, mamuno

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

pagsalungat, pagsira

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

tapat, walang tusong

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

awtonomo, nakaawang

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

nag-aaway, mahalay

willingly obeying rules or doing what other people demand

sumusunod, malleable

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

mahigpit, may kapangyarihan

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

mapagpuri, masunurin

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

partidista, nakaalis

ill-tempered and ready to start an argument or fight

nagagalit, masungit

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

manipulasyon, daya

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

paninirang, paghihirap

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

pagsasara, pagtatapos

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

korapsyon, suhol

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

jingoist, mga makabansa

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

gigante, walang makakapigil na puwersa

a government of politicians or military officers that forcefully obtained power

junta, military junta

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

nabab, mayamang tao

someone who rules over people and possesses absolute control and power

paghahari, pinuno

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

traydor, katulong

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

magkalapit, magkatabi

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

buffer zone, zoning ng lupa

accusations made in retaliation for being accused

pagsisiwalat, pagsusuri ng kasalanan

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

bihag, pabibo