Chapter 1
Cruel and oppressive government or rule
Tyranny
Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Apathy
Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance
Humble
Lack of fairness or justice
Injustice
Responsible by law; legally answerable
Liable
Well meaning and kindly
Benevolent
Fully in agreement by everyone involved
Unanimous
A short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct
Maxim
Not able to be controlled or restrained
Irrepressible
Signed or given formal consent; made official
Established or settled in a comfortable, safe, or secret place
Ensconced
Quick and light in movement or action; agile
Nimble
A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning
Principle
Having or showing sharp powers of judgement; astute
Shrewd
Relating to an early stage in evolutionary or historical development of something
Primitive
Denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important
Preliminary
Attractively lively and animated
Vivacious
Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so
Obstinate
Deserving contempt; despicable
Contemptible
Unable to keep still of silent, especially because of impatience, dissatisfaction, or boredom
Restive
Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity
Cynical
Present as the strongest or main element
Predominant
Persisting tirelessly
Indefatigable
Deserving or causing public disgrace or shame
Ignominious
Involving ignoble actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt
Sordid