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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.

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