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coerce
persuade by using force or threats
furtive
done with hope to avoid attention, because of guilt
despotic
the nature of a despot -> a cruel or oppressive ruler
anarchy
political or social disorder from absence or disregard for government or law
civilisation
most advanced human cultural, social and intellectual development
vicissitudes
an unwelcomed change of circumstances
ebullience
quality of being cheerful or full of energy
savagery
quality of being fierce or cruel
inherent
a permanent or essential characteristic
derision
ridicule or mockery
robinsonade
story of being marooned on an island, like story or Robinson Crusoe
ostracise
exclude from group
inimical
tending to obstruct or harm
tyranny
cruel or oppressive government or rule
democracy
system of government -> state power rested in population of state