| censor |
an official who decides what art, movies, or books may be published. A censor works for a government, religion, or other organization, and promotes its ideas. |
| civilian |
of or relating to the daily life of ordinary citizens, not of the military or police. |
| concession |
an act or instance of yielding or conceding. |
| condense |
to make smaller or less in volume; make more closely packed together; concentrate. |
| coup |
a brilliant and successful action or maneuver. |
| debate |
to discuss the different sides of a subject or issue. |
| humanitarian |
characterized by concern for improving the welfare of people. |
| imperial |
having to do with an empire or an emperor. |
| motive |
an idea, need, desire, or impulse that causes a person to act in a particular way or do a particular thing; reason. |
| plea |
a serious or sincere call for help; appeal. |
| propel |
to cause to move forward; thrust, push, or drive. |
| rant |
to speak or complain loudly and vehemently. |
| relevant |
related to what is being discussed or is presently important. |
| significant |
being or causing something of importance. |
| thereby |
as a result of that; by that means. |