| autocracy |
rule by one person with absolute power; despotism. |
| avid |
having or showing great enthusiasm. |
| coerce |
to persuade or pressure (a person) to do something by using threats, intimidation, or the like. |
| dissertation |
a formal and usually lengthy exposition in speech or writing, especially a detailed report of research by a candidate for a doctoral degree. |
| indelible |
incapable of being removed or obliterated; permanent. |
| intractable |
not easily controlled, managed, or persuaded. |
| languid |
lacking or not showing strength, energy, or spirit; weak, slow, or listless. |
| oblivion |
the state or condition of being entirely forgotten. |
| perceptual |
of, relating to, or involving perception. |
| prelude |
an introductory event or act; preface; preliminary. |
| provident |
showing wisdom and foresight in planning for the future. |
| repercussion |
(usually plural) a result or effect of an action or event, often occurring indirectly or unexpectedly. |
| seclude |
to keep apart from other people or activity. |
| sundry |
of various kinds; miscellaneous. |
| voracious |
consuming large quantities of food with greed or great desire; ravenous. |