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| autocratic | adj: Domineering; tyrannical Diane's friends were sorry they made him the president of their club because he had an _autocratic_ way of expecting them to do what he wanted. |
| conformist | noun: Someone who conforms unquestioningly to the standards and rules of a group Mehta was so shy she found it easier to be a _conformist_ than to do anything to stand out. |
| coronation | noun: The act or ceremony of crowning a new monarch The _coronation_ of a new king or queen is cause for a national celebration. |
| demagogue | noun: A person who gains power by appealing to the emotions and prejudices of the people Hitler is regarded as a _demagogue_ for the way he used anti-Semitism to gain power. |
| elitist | noun: Someone who believes that a group considered superior deserves special treatment Some historians argue that even though Thomas Jefferson wrote "all men are created equal," he was an _elitist_ who believed that talented young men should form a new natural aristocracy. |
| expatriate | noun: A person who resides in a country which is not his native land There is a growing community of _expatriates_ in Mexico who have discovered that their retirement funds go much further there. |
| faction | noun: A group within a larger group of people, especially one which holds ideas or opinions counter to that of the majority Our jazz appreciation group split into separate _factions_ after some members wanted to incorporate blues into the repertoire while others preferred to follow bebop. |
| imprimatur | noun: Official sanction or approval With the boss' _imprimatur_, we were finally allowed to wear sandals to work during the summer. |
| insurrection | noun: Revolt against authority or government When pioneers rebelled over a new federal tax on whisky, George Washington raised an army to quell the _insurrection_. |
| nepotism | noun: Favoritism shown to family members, especially when appointing someone to or hiring them for a position _Nepotism_ is considered wrong not only because it prevents more qualified individuals from getting a job, but also because it creates a difficult work environment for non-family members. |
| pluralism | noun: The condition of having multiple ethnic, religious, and cultural groups present and tolerated within a society; the belief that such a condition is socially beneficial In a _pluralist_ community, everyone's ideas and beliefs are tolerated. |
| polarize | verb: To divide into constrasting and conflicting opinions; to cause a group to become so divided Hillary Clinton has long been a _polarizing_ figure; people either love her or can't stand her. |
| potentate | noun: One who has the power to rule over others, such as a monarch Because she's the president's daughter, Celina acts like a _potentate_ and orders even her superiors around. |
| predecessor | noun: One who comes before another in time, especially in holding an office or position; ancestor Shareholders hope that the new CEO will be more mindful of expenses than his _predecessor_ was. |
| provincial | adj: Exhibiting the ways and manners of a particular area; quaint and countrified; unsophisticated; limited in perspective Tourists often find the _provincial_ customs of rural Tuscany very endearing. |
| seditious | adj: Given to the incitement of discontent or rebellion against government Kwame was well-known for _seditious_ behavior and ultimately was prosecuted for encouraging others to overthrow the local government. |
| societal | adj: Relating to society and its customs and organization Eventhough he parades around the house wearing it in front of his wife and children, there are _societal_ forces that keep Johann from wearing his Superman cape everywhere else. |
| sovereign | adj: Characteristic of a ruler; having the highest rank or authority The _sovereign_ ruler made many changes when he came into power. Meditation has been touted as a way to enjoy a serene state of mind on a daily basis. |
| urbane | adj: Polished; sophisticated; having a manner associated with the sophisticated social life of major cities Normally a slob, Basil's _urbane_ behavior at the wedding both surprised and pleased Emma and her family. |
| utopian | adj: involving idealized perfection; given to impractical ideas of perfection Far from the _utopian_ dream Irwin thought he was visiting, Happyfantasyland was little more than a few broken-down carnival rides and stray animals the proprietors had collected. |
