mode of authority associated with a power- hungry solitary ruler who governs arbitrarily, primarily to maintain his own power, and taking a sadistic pleasure in his ability to dominate his subjects just for domination's sake
What is tyranny?
100
in writing or speaking, wandering from one topic to another; skimming over many apparently unconnected subjects; rambling; desultory; digressive
What is discursive?
100
o "borrow" or "mimic" or "adapt" some pre-existing design or concept for use in a new setting, with neither permission nor concealment [often used to project negative connotations: somewhat akin to corporate "plagiarism" of the work of individuals]
What is co-opt?
100
conduct or language inciting rebellion against the authority of a state
What is sedition?
100
style/mode of rule or governance that emphasizes strict laws and obedience and discipline as a core value
What is authoritarian?
200
extreme nationalism characterized by a belligerent foreign policy; chauvinistic patriotism
What is jingoism?
200
gloomily or sullenly ill-humored, as a person or mood
What is morose?
200
to lead by deception; to please or persuade by the clever use of charm
What is beguile?
200
cheerful willingness, eagerness; impressive speed, celerity (swiftness of action or motion)
What is alacrity?
200
native to or confined to a certain region [usually applied to plants or disease, and with a slightly negative connotation]
What is endemic?
300
bitter, rankling resentment or ill will; hatred; malice
What is rancor?
300
compliant to excess; fawning
What is obsequious?
300
to infer from values within an already observed interval
What is extrapolate?
300
a feeling or condition of hostility, hatred, ill will, animosity
What is enmity?
300
conducive to good health; wholesome
What is salubrious?
400
weariness (but perhaps of a mildly enjoyable sort) of body or mind from strain, oppressive climate, etc.; listlessness; languor
What is lassitude?
400
having or showing penetrating mental discernment; clear-sighted
What is perspicacious?
400
to give off flashes of light; glitter, sparkle, vibrate