| 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 | leader of the people; agitator |
| incumbent | holding an indicated position |
| 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; equal |
| allele | one of two alternate forms of a gene |
| decadent | marked by excessive self-indulgence and moral decay |
| deign | do something that one considers to be below one's dignity |
| exalt | praise; acclaim |
| haughty | arrogant; conceited |
| hecatomb | a great sacrifice; massacre |
| homage | respectful deference or devotion |
| inviolable | sanctified; divine; not capable of being violated or infringed |
| ordination | responsibility; choice |
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