| A | B |
|---|
| on the contrary | on the other hand, in contrast |
| in all likelihood | probably |
| major societal ramifications | large consequences for society |
| confluence of factors | merging or joining of things or elements |
| hierarchy (noun) | a system or organization in which people/groups are ranked one above the other according to status |
| unjust system | unfair way of doing things - could be in ref. to society |
| sealed his/her own fate | established what will happen to him/her |
| his/her destiny was predetermined | est. what will happen to him/her ahead of time |
| arch rival | enemy |
| abuse of power | to use power for bad purposed |
