Dystopian Flashcards
Hubris
excessive pride or self-confidence
Barren
unproductive of results or gain
Segregated
seperated from others of the same kind or group
conform
to act in accordance or harmony; comply
oppressive
burdensome, unjustly harsh, or tyrannical
status quo
the existing state of affairs
stratified
divided into social classes
dissent
to disagree
post-apocalyptic
the remaining world after the apocalypse, or the end of the
world for an individual/culture/group/entire existence
figurehead
A person who appears to rule even though real power rests with
someone else
regime
a form of government typically bad
Utopia
an ideal society especially in laws/gov’t
faction
A group with a distinct political interest
Propaganda
information, especially of a biased or misleading
mandate
an official order or commission to do something/ act in a way
