AF Chapters 1-4 Vocab Review

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Tyranny

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Oppressive rule by a single authority.

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Cryptic

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Mysterious or has a hidden meaning.

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Maxim

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A guideline for behavior; a fundamental principle.

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Contemptible

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Describes someone deserving of scorn or disdain.

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Mal- (prefix)

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Means bad or wrong.

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Democracy

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A system of government by the whole population, typically through elected representatives.

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Oligarchy

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A form of power structure in which power resides in the hands of a small number of people.

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Autocracy

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A system of government in which one person has absolute power.

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Allegory

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A narrative that uses symbolic figures and actions to convey a deeper meaning.

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Censorship

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The suppression of speech, public communication, or other information.