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abject
(adj) Degraded; wretched; base, contemptible; cringing, servile; complete and unrelieved resignation or hopelessness
affliction
a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity; condition of suffering due to ill health
clout
political force, power, or influence; the amount of influence or pull a person has
congenial
gets along well, harmoniously with others; sociable; agreeable
demagogue
known for using popular prejudices and false claims to gain power; an orator who appeals to the passions and prejudices of the audience
despondent
feeling sad or discouraged; wanting to give up; depressed; without hope
dissipation
wasteful consumption or indulgence in pleasure; dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure
evince
to show clearly; make evident or manifest; prove.
frittered
waste time, money, or energy on trifling matters; spend frivolously or unwisely
impunity
freedom from punishment, penalty or harm; exemption from punishment or loss
inducement
a positive motivational influence; bringing about a desired result by persuasion
insensibly
unaware of; indifferent to; without one's faculties;
magnanimity
extreme generosity; generously noble in mind and heart
perturbation
an unhappy and worried mental state; being disturbed or confused
scourge
to punish severely; something that causes great pain and suffering
spartan
marked by simplicity, courage and self-discipline; unsparing in discipline or judgment
sublime
worthy of adoration or reverence; inspiring awe
superfluous
extra or more than what is needed; beyond what is required or sufficient
uncouth
awkward, uncultured, ill-mannered; lacking in refinement; vulgar
usurpation
the seizing of or holding of by force; the unlawful or violent taking of power