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coerce

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persuade by using force or threats

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furtive

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done with hope to avoid attention, because of guilt

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despotic

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the nature of a despot -> a cruel or oppressive ruler

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anarchy

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political or social disorder from absence or disregard for government or law

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civilisation

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most advanced human cultural, social and intellectual development

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vicissitudes

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an unwelcomed change of circumstances

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ebullience

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quality of being cheerful or full of energy

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savagery

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quality of being fierce or cruel

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inherent

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a permanent or essential characteristic

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10
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derision

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ridicule or mockery

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robinsonade

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story of being marooned on an island, like story or Robinson Crusoe

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ostracise

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exclude from group

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13
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inimical

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tending to obstruct or harm

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tyranny

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cruel or oppressive government or rule

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democracy

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system of government -> state power rested in population of state

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sadistic

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finding pleasure in inflicting suffering