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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| aloof | showing little interest in others |
| apathy | total lack of concern |
| tyranny | total domination |
| maxim | a general truth |
| cryptic | mysterious in meaning |
| posthumous | after death |
| impromptu | without preparing |
| seclusion | keep away from others |
| dystopia | miserable imaginary world |
| allegory | story with 2 meanings |
| laborious | requiring very hard work |
| dynamo | machine that produces electricity |
| blithe | uncaring, casual |
| sordid | morally bad |
| reinstate | to bring back |
| restive | hard to handle or control |
| expulsion | forcing someone out |
| marshal | to arrange in proper order |
| tumult | noisy commotion |
| cower | move back in fear |
| retribution | punishment |
| categorical | without an exceptions or conditions |
| stupefy | to put in a stupor (amazed) |
| procure | to get something |
| indignation | anger at unfairness |
| ignominious | shameful |
| repose | rest |