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archaic
1. Characteristic of a much earlier or primitive period
2. Antiquated; out-of-date
oligarchy
Government by the few, especially a faction of persons or families.
demagogue
a leader or agitator who appeals to people's passions and prejudices rather than to their reason.
endemic
Commonly found in a particular region or among a particular people.
pandemic
Spread throughout a wide geographic area; worldwide.
gregarious
1. Liking companionship; sociable

2. Tending to live or move in groups of one's own kind.
aggregation
A large group or collection of people, animals, or things.
iconoclastic
1. Breaking or destroying images

2. Attacking or overthrowing tradition or popular ideas, institutions, or conventions.
conductive
promoting; contributing; helpful
induce
1. To persuade; to influence

2. To cause; to bring about
traduce
To slander; to speak falsely or maliciously of
redoubt
1. A small fort defending an important point

2. A place of refuge or defense.
hegemony
dominance, especially of one political body over another
exegesis
A thorough explanation or interpretation, especially of a sacred text
annunciation
1. An announcement; a proclamation
renunciation
An action or statement in which something is given up, rejected, abandoned, or sacrificed.
polity
an organized society, such as a nation, state, church, or other organization, having a specific form of government
politic
1. wise;prudent;sagacious

2. expedient;taking advantage of the moment; shrewd
potentate
monarch; a ruler possessing great power
puissant
mighty; powerful; forceful
regalia
1. Emblems and symbols of royalty, rank, office, or institution

2. Finery; elaborate attire.
regency
the office or period of office of a regent; one who administers for a monarch
viceroy
a governor or ruler exercising authority on behalf of a sovereign in a province or colony.