Dystopian Unit Flashcards
propaganda
(Noun)
Information especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.
synonym : brainwashing
apocalypse
(Noun)
the complete final destruction of the world.
synonym : amageddon
dehumanize
(Verb)
deprive of positive human qualities.
synonym : abasing
surveillance
(Noun)
close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal.
synonym : watching
oppressive
(adjective)
unjustly inflicting hardship and constraint, especially on a minority or other subordinate group.
synonym : cruel
avarice
(Noun)
extreme greed for wealth or material gain.
synonym : money-grabbing
anarchy
(Noun)
a state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority.
synonym : government
peace
(Noun)
freedom from disturbance; tranquility.
synonym : calm
socialism
(Noun)
a political and economic theory of social organization which advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole.
synonym : communism
dissent
(Noun)
The expression or holding of opinions at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially held.
synonym : disagreement
civil unrest
(Noun)
fighting between different groups of people living in the same country
synonym : protest
tyranny
(Noun)
cruel and oppressive government or rule.
synonym : strictness
dystopia
(Noun)
an imagined state or society in which there is great suffering or injustice, typically one that is totalitarian or post-apocalyptic.
synonym : apocalypse
utopia
(Noun)n
an imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect.
synonym : heaven
totalitarian
(Noun)
a person advocating a totalitarian system of government.
synonym : authoritarian
