first part of english vocab

Transmuted

change in form, nature, or substance

Despotic

of or typical of a ruler or other person who holds absolute power, typically one who exercises it in a cruel or oppressive way; tyrannical

Facade

an outward appearance that is maintained to conceal a less pleasant or creditable reality

Prometheus

Titan known for defying the Olympian gods by stealing fire from them and giving it to humanity

Primordial

existing at or from the beginning of time; primeval

Diaspora

the dispersion or spread of a people from their original homeland

Scions

a descendant of a notable family

Tabernacle

a portable sanctuary, specifically the one used by the Israelites during their wandering in the desert

Ciphers

algorithms used in cryptography to encrypt and decrypt data

Insidious

proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects

Quipped

to make a witty or condescending remark

Plunder

To steal something that isn’t yours with force, exploiting resources

Dissenters

To be a person holding a belief that differs from the people in power, people controlling society

Amorphous

Without clearly defined shape/form

Unadorned

Unremarkable, plain, not decorated

Vertigo

Uneasiness, sensation of whirling in the body

Enclave

A group of people contained within the borders of a larger territory with a different group of people

Simian

The group of mammals that contain monkeys, apes, monkey-esque

Corrosive

Something that causes corrosion, something spreading unpleasant things

Redemptive

To save something or someone

Furtive

pandemonium attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.

Exonerated

to clear from accusation or blame

Majoritarian

a person who is governed by or believes in decision by a majority. (mainstream, largest)

Mantra

a word or phrase that is often repeated and expresses a particularly strong belief

Subpoenaed

Definition: Summon, (someone) with a subpoena. (verb) (decree, mandate, warrant)

Indictment

a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime. (charge, accusation)

Travesties

a false, absurd, or distorted representation of something. (misrepresentation, distortion)

Pageantry

elaborate display or ceremony. (spectical, display)

Premonition

a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant

Gentrifying

change the character of (a poor urban area) through wealthier people moving in, improving housing, and attracting new businesses, typically displacing current inhabitants in the process. (revitalizing)