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cit/civ/poli and pot/pos/val

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citadel a fortress in a commanding position in or near a city; a fortified place
citation a ticket; a violation of a minor law within a city or a state
civil peaceable behavior; public order; following the laws of a city or state
civilization a group of people who live together; the way of life of a people having reached a civilized state
metropolis a major city; a city or urban area regarded as the center of a specific area
necropolis a large and elaborate cemetery belonging to an ancient city; a historic or prehistoric burial ground
police to control, regulate, or keep order (especially as an official duty of a city)
policy a plan or course of action of a city, state, or other organization
politician one who holds a political office in a city or state
politics the activities, methods, tactics, or affairs associated with the government of a city or state
despot a ruler with absolute power
devalue to lessen in value or strength
impotent lacking in strength, vigor or power; helpless
nepotism using power in a business to grant favors to a relative
omnipotent all powerful; having unlimited power or authority
possess to have; to take possession; having the power
potent possessing inner strength; powerful; capable of having a strong influence
potential possessing the ability to grow or develop
potion a powerful liquid or mixture that is thought to be medicinal, poisonous, or magical
valor courage; boldness; bravery; to be strong in mind or spirit
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