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Satire
the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues
Parody
an imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect
Avarice
extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Gentility
social superiority as demonstrated by genteel (elegant or graceful) manners, behavior, or appearances
Indulgence
the practice of allowing enjoyment of whatever is desired
Refinement
the improvement or clarification of something by the making of small changes
Exploitation
the action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work
Philanthropy
the desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes
Misogyny
dislike of, contempt for, or ingrained prejudice against women
Genteel
polite, refined, or respectable, often in an affected or ostentatious way
Papists
(derogatory) a Roman Catholic
Diffident
modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence
Assuage
make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense; satisfy (an appetite or desire)
Candor
the quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness
Prescience
the fact of knowing something before it takes place; foreknowledge
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