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