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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
Plea | something that is alleged, urged, or pleaded in defense or justification |
decadent | a person who has fallen into a decadent state (morally or artistically) |
inevitably | in such a manner as could not be otherwise |
Frivolous | not serious in content or attitude or behavior |
induce | cause to arise |
bewilder | cause to be confused emotionally |
idioms | expression peculiar to a particular language that means something different that the literal meaning of the words |
facism | political system based on a strong centralized government headed by a dictator |
regime | method of system or government |
Uncharitable | harsh and severe |
contemporary | of the same time |
commensurate | corresponding in size or degree or extent |
deceived | To fool or trick. |
Saturated | being the most concentrated solution possible at a given temperature |
bears | to endured |
owe | respectful fear inspired by authority |
Preeminently | eminent above or before others; superior; surpassing: He is preeminent in his profession. |
grim | harshly ironic or sinister |
Forebears | ancestors; forefathers |
nomadic | (of groups of people) tending to travel and change settlements frequently |
Unrelenting | never-ceasing |
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