Dystopia Vocab ENL1W-5

Dystopia

A society characterized by oppression, suffering, and injustice.

Anarchy

A state of disorder due to absence or non-recognition of authority or other controlling systems.

Apathy

Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

Apocalyptic

Describing the complete destruction of the world.

Coercion

The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.

Conformity

Compliance with standards, rules, or laws.

Corruption

Dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery.

Dehumanization

The process of depriving a person or group of their human qualities, dignity, or individuality.

Desensitization

The process of causing someone to experience something less strongly than before.

Dissonance

A tension or clash resulting from the combination of two disharmonious or unsuitable elements.

Distortion

The action of giving a misleading account or impression.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

Nihilism

The rejection of all religious and moral principles, in the belief that life is meaningless.

Omnipotent

(Of a deity/God) having unlimited power; able to do anything.

Oppression

Malicious or unjust treatment of, or exercise of power over, a group of individuals.

Propaganda

Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a political cause.

Rebellion

An act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler.

Restriction

The limitation or control of someone or something, or the state of being limited.

Revolution

A sudden, radical, or complete change, especially the overthrow of one government or ruler.

Rhetoric

The art of effective or persuasive speaking/writing, especially the use of figures of speech.

Surveillance

Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal.

Totalitarian

Relating to a system of government that is centralized and dictatorial.

Unconscionable

Extremely unjust to the point of shocking the conscience.

Utopia

A place or state of mind where everything and everyone is perfect.

Vigilance

The quality or state of being wakeful and alert to avoid danger.