Dystopian Vocab AP Lit

Double-Speak

intentionally using vague and ambiguous language to mask the true meaning

Oligarchy

a small group of individuals that has control over a country or institution

Theocracy

a government run by individuals who rule in the name of God, oftentimes they are believed to be deities or priests

Hierarchy

an organizational system in which individuals are ranked higher and lower than one another based on status or authority

Effigy

a sculpture or model of a person

Archaic

very old and old-fashioned

Parley

a conference that is held for opposing sides to discuss peace matters

Fraternize

to form a friendship or associate with someone, particularly when they are not supposed to

Demure

shy and modest, especially reserved

Heretical

practicing religious heresy or believing in it

Palimpsest

something reused or altered but still maintaining remnants of its original form