| A | B |
| aberration | a devaition from what is normally considered to be proper; abnormality |
| brandish | to wave something around in a showy way; wield |
| confront | to meet head-on or deal with; face |
| decree | an official declaration by an authority; ruling |
| exterminate | to destroy completely; annihilate |
| negation | denial or opposite of something; nullification |
| oppressive | emotionally, mentally, or physically harsh; cruel |
| propaganda | ideas, information, or allegations spread to attack or promote a particular cause, doctrine, or nation |
| regime | a system of government; administration |
| resistance | a force struggling against another; opposition |