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- analogous
- a. Similar in certain qualities, circumstances, or uses. b. In biology, similar in function but not in origin or structure
- antithesis
- a. Direct contrast; opposition. b. In speech and writing, the placement of sharply contrasting ideas, in balanced or parallel words, phrases, or grammatical structures:
- comparable
- a. Having like traits; similar; equivalent. b. Worthy or capable of comparison.
- deviate
- To differ or move away from a specified course or prescribed mode of behavior; diverge.
- differentiate
- a. To serve h the distinction between. b. To understand, perceive, or show the difference between.
- disparity
- a. The condition or fact of being unequal in age, rank, or degree. b. Lack of similarity; unlikeness.
- heterogeneous
- Consisting of dissimilar elements or parts; varied.
- homogeneous
- a. Consisting of elements of a similar or related nature. b. Uniform in structure or composition
- nuance
- A subtle or slight degree of difference, as in meaning, color, or tone; a delicate shading; gradation.
- tantamount
- Equivalent in significance, effect, or value
- autonomy
- Independence; the quality or condition of begin self-governing
- despot
- a. A ruler having absolute power or authority. b. A person who exercises power oppressively; tyrant.
- feudal
- Characteristic of a social and economic system of government used in Europe, whereby a person, in return for being granted control of land, owed service and loyalty to a lord.
- hegemony
- a. Dominion or control, particularly of one country over others. b. Dominant influence or authority.
- hierarchy
- An order of persons or entities classified according to authority, rank, or importance
- prerogative
- A right or privilege, particularly a hereditary or official one, held by a person or group.
- regime
- government or any other administrative organ in power.
- sovereign
- a. The chief of state, usually in a monarchy.
- totalitarian
- Referring to a government that exercises control over all aspects of life.
- usurp
- To seize and retain the rights, power, property, or position of another without legal authority.
- apathy
- a. Lack of g or emotion; impassiveness. b. Lack of interest in things generally found exciting; indifference.
- assent
- Acceptance, as of a proposal or statement; compliance.
- empathy
- a. Understanding, concerned identification with another’s situation. b. The attribution of one’s own feelings to an object.
- pathetic
- a. Expressing or arousing pity, sympathy or tenderness; sad b. Distressing and inadequate: pathetic effort at humor
- pathology
- a. The scientific and medical study of a disease. b. The physical changes in the body and it functioning as a result of a disease or disorder.
- presentiment
- sense of something about to occur; premonition; foreboding
- sensational
- a. Arousing great interest or excitement. b. Designed to shock or thrill spectators or readers.
- sensibility
- a. The ability to feel, sense, or perceive. b. Refined awareness and appreciation in matters of perception
- sententious
- a. Inclined to give advice in a self-righteous way. b. Inclined to wise sayings; abounding in proverbs
- sentiment
- a. A thought, view, or attitude based more on feeling than on reason. b. A general cast of mind regarding something.
- culpable
- Responsible for wrong or error; worthy.
- exonerate
- To free from a charge; declare blameless.
- extort
- To obtain by threats or other coercive means; exact; wring.
- illicit
- Not permitted by custom or law; illegal
- incorrigible
- incapable of being corrected
- misdemeanor
- An offense of less seriousness than a felony.
- purloin
- To steal
- ruffian
- A tough or rowdy person.
- unscrupulous
- Without scruples or principles; not honorable.
- vile
- a. Unpleasant; disgusting. b. Morally low or base
- banter
- Good-humored, playful conversation.
- caricature
- A representation, usually pictorial, which exaggerates or distorts the subject’s features to produce a comic effect
- droll
- amusingly odd; comical
- facetious
- a. Playfully humorous. b. Jesting, often in an inappropriate way.
- flippant
- Marked by a disrespectful frivolity or indifference; rudely witty.
- hilarity
- Loud and lively merriment; boisterousness.
- ludicrous
- Laughable because of an obvious absurdity or ridiculousness
- mirth
- Gladness or lightheartedness, especially when expressed by laughter; merriment.
- whimsical
- a. Playful or fanciful; imaginatively humorous. b. Characterized by unpredictability
- witticism
- A witty or clever remark or saying
- austerity
- a. Strict economy, especially that imposed by force. b. Severity or sternness of appearance or disposition.
- depreciate
- a. To decrease in value. b. To cause to decrease in value.
- equity
- a. The value of property after subtracting the liabilities that can be claimed against it; net value. b. The state of quality of being just, impartial, and fair
- frugal
- a. Avoiding the unnecessary expenditure of money. b. Costing little; inexpensive.
- indigent
- Lacking money or resources to provide adequately the necessities of life; needy.
- munificent
- a. Very generous in giving. b. Marked by or showing great generosity.
- pecuniary
- Consisting of or having to do with money.
- recession
- a. A moderate and brief decline in economic activity. b. The act of withdrawing or going back.
- remunerate
- To pay compensation for goods, services, or losses
- solvent
- a. Capable of meeting all financial obligations. b. Capable of dissolving another substance.