Imperiled
In danger of
Junctures
A point of time, connection
Simulacrum
An image, representation, or trace of the real
Gird
Prepare for
Manna
Bread from heaven, or something that provides exceptional nourishment
Omnipotent
All powerful
Gerrymandered
A political process of drawing up districts in a way that favors or marginalizes a certain group of voters
Frenetic
Characterized by wild, frantic energy
Animus
A strong spite and ill will towards someone or something
Philological
Related to linguistics, language
Shamanistic
Having the quality of being a shaman, meaning a person who uses magic to cure, divine, and control
Commentariat
A group of powerful commentators
Blithely
Carelessly, casually
Nugatory
Inconsequential, not forceful, trifling
Concede
Give into
Teleology
The fact or character attributed to nature or natural processes of being directed toward an end or shaped by a purpose
Hegemony
Domination, influence, power
Pogrom
An organized massacre of people (esp. Jews)
Coup d'etat
An overthrow of a legitimate government by a small group, usually achieved with violence
Covetous
Desiring someone else's possessions or status or position
