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Satire

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the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people’s stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

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Irony

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the expression of one’s meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect

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Totalitarianism

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a system of government that is centralized and dictatorial and requires complete subservience to the state.

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Capitalism

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an economic and political system in which a country’s trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit.

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Porletariat

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workers or working-class people, regarded collectively (often used with reference to Marxism).

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Bourgeoisie

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the middle class, typically with reference to its perceived materialistic values or conventional attitudes.

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Idealist

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a person who is guided more by ideals than by practical considerations.

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Scapegoat

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a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, especially for reasons of expediency

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Broker

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a person who buys and sells goods or assets for others.

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Scullery

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a small kitchen or room at the back of a house used for washing dishes and other dirty household work.

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Mincing

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moving or behaving in an affectedly dainty or delicate way (typically used of a man).

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Tyranny

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cruel and oppressive government or rule.

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Dissentients

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a person who opposes a majority or official opinion.

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Enmity

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the state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.

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Pre-eminent

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surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way.

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Expounded

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present and explain (a theory or idea) systematically and in detail.

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Spinney

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a small area of trees and bushes.

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Unalterable

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not able to be changed.

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Grudging

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given, granted, or allowed only reluctantly or resentfully.

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Parasitical

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relating to or having the habit of a parasite

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Obstinate

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stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.

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Cryptic

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having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure.

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Tractable

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(of a person) easy to control or influence.

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Irrepressible

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not able to be controlled or restrained.

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Ignominious

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deserving or causing public disgrace or shame.

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Posthumously

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after the death of the originator.

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Pretext

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a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason.

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Publican

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a person who owns or manages a pub.

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Manifesty

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clear or obvious to the eye or mind.

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Factions

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a small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.

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Eloquence

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fluent or persuasive speaking or writing.

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Sordid

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involving ignoble actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt.

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Articulate

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(of a person or a person’s words) having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.

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Disinterred

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past tense: disinterred; past participle: disinterred

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Laborious

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(especially of a task, process, or journey) requiring considerable effort and time.

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Arable

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(of land) used or suitable for growing crops.

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Repose

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a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility.

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Perpendicularity

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at an angle of 90° to a given line, plane, or surface.

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Flagstaff

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another word for flag pole

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Malignity

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persistent, intense ill will or desire to harm others

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Chaff

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the husks of corn or other seed separated by winnowing or threshing.

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Mangles

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severely mutilate, disfigure, or damage by cutting, tearing, or crushing.

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Infanticide

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the crime of killing a child within a year of its birth (in some legal jurisdictions, specifically by the mother).

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Capitulated

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cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; surrender

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Coccidiosis

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a disease of birds and mammals that chiefly affects the intestines, caused by coccidia.

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Stupefied

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make (someone) unable to think or feel properly.

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Categorically

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n a way that is unambiguously explicit and direct.

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Countenance

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a person’s face or facial expression.

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Retinue

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a group of advisers, assistants, or others accompanying an important person.

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Impending

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of an event regarded as threatening or significant) about to happen; forthcoming.

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Beatifically

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in a way that appears happy and calm, especially in a holy way

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Conciliatory

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intended or likely to placate or pacify.

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Vengeance

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punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong.

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Superannuated

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obsolete through age or new technological or intellectual developments.

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Complicity

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the state of being involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing.

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Knacker

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a person whose business is the disposal of dead or unwanted animals, especially those whose flesh is not fit for human consumption.

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Morose

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sullen and ill-tempered.

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Taciturn

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(of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.

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Filial

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of or due from a son or daughter.

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Imperishable

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enduring forever.

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Deputation

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a group of people appointed to undertake a mission or take part in a formal process on behalf of a larger group.

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Eminent

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(of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.

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Allegory

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a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.

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Euphemism

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a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.

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