| Term | Definition |
|---|
| altruism | the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others |
| anarchy | a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government) |
| demagogue | an orator who appeals to the passions and prejudices of his audience |
| incumbent | the official who holds an office |
| reactionary | an extreme conservative |
| usurp | seize and take control without authority and possibly with force |
| bisect | cut in half or cut in two |
| congruent | corresponding in character or kind |
| allele | one of two alternate forms of a gene that can have the same locus on homologous chromosomes and are responsible for alternative traits |
| decadent | marked by excessive self-indulgence and moral decay |
| deign | do something that one considers to be below one's dignity |
| exalt | raise in rank, character, or status |
| haughty | having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy |
| hecatomb | a great sacrifice |
| homage | respectful deference |
| inviolable | that cannot be transgressed or dishonored |
| ordain | the act of appointing to a clerical posts |
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