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matriarchal
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power is that of the mother or grandmother, as in some cultures.
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dynasty
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succesion of rulers
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accumulation
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group of A library is an accumulation of books.
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aristo
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(in greek) means the best.
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A humanitarian (undertaking)
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like a day nursery for working mothers or an antipoverty program, aims at creating a better life for others.
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patriarchal (power)
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is that of a father, especailly na elderly father, whether as a respected family head, a tribal chief, or a dignitary of the Greek Catholic church.
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altruistic
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unselfishly concerned for others
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aggregation
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an assortment of people or things
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Feudal (power)
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was that of a medieval lord over his serfs and retainers.
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compilation
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a collection of facts about a subject
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regal (attitude)
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is a royal one-that of a king or queen.
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authentic
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genuine, entitled to acceptance
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monarchial (privileges)
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privileges of a monarch
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ecclesiastes
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(meaning the preacher) is the title of an Old Testament book.
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aristocratic (power)
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is that of the wealth, prestige, upper-class birth, or great knowledge
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imperial
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majestic, befitting an emperor
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odious
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hateful, offensive
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A charismatic (figure)
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(like lincoln) one is who is beloved, romantic, and appealing in a broad humanitarian sense.
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historicity
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genuineness as a historical figure. (homer, was there such a person?, and did he write the illiad?, Did a woman write the Odyssey?)
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ecclesiasticism
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attaches great importance to rituals, liturgy, and church traditions.
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cumulative
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tending to increase or accumulate
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ecclesiastical
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pertaining to church or clergy, especially as an established institution.
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astute
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shrewd, crafty, keen of mind
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congregation
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mass of people gathered for worship
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didactic
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morally instructive
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felicitous
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fortunate, aptly chosen, happily conceived
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despondent
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dejected, despairing
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