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capitalism
An economic system in which the means of production and distribution are privately or corporately owned and development is proportionate to the accumulation and reinvestment of profits gained in a free market.
communism
A theoretical economic system characterized by the collective ownership of property and by the organization of labor for the common advantage of all members.
A system of government in which the state plans and controls the economy and a single, often authoritarian party holds power, claiming to make progress toward a higher social order in which all goods are equally shared by the people.
The Marxist-Leninist version of Communist doctrine that advocates the overthrow of capitalism by the revolution of the proletariat.
socialism
Any of various theories or systems of social organization in which the means of producing and distributing goods is owned collectively or by a centralized government that often plans and controls the economy.
The stage in Marxist-Leninist theory intermediate between capitalism and communism, in which collective ownership of the economy under the dictatorship of the proletariat has not yet been successfully achieved.
suppression
Conscious exclusion of unacceptable desires, thoughts, or memories from the mind.
repression
The unconscious exclusion of painful impulses, desires, or fears from the conscious mind.
opression
the exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner.
the feeling of being heavily burdened, mentally or physically, by troubles, adverse conditions, anxiety, etc.
pervade
to become spread throughout all parts of
inculcate
To teach (others) by frequent instruction or repetition; indoctrinate; instill
coalesce
To grow together; fuse.
infamy
Evil fame or reputation.
iconoclast
a person who attacks cherished beliefs, traditional institutions, etc., as being based on error or superstition.
opprobrium
a state of extreme dishonor
A cause of shame or disgrace
laissez-faire
Noninterference in the affairs of others.
palatable
acceptable or agreeable to the mind or feelings
acceptable or agreeable to the palate or taste; savory
attrition
a wearing down or away by friction; abrasion.
a reduction or decrease in numbers, size, or strength: Our club has had a high rate of attrition because so many members have moved away.
a wearing down or weakening of resistance, esp. as a result of continuous pressure or harassment: The enemy surrounded the town and conducted a war of attrition.
circumscribe
limit or confine
efficacy
effectiveness
pernicious
deadly; fatal: a pernicious disease.
causing insidious harm or ruin; ruinous; injurious; hurtful: pernicious teachings; a pernicious lie.
placate
to appease or pacify, esp. by concessions or conciliatory gestures: to placate an outraged citizenry.
travail
painfully difficult or burdensome work; toil.
pain, anguish or suffering resulting from mental or physical hardship.
impetus
a moving force; impulse; stimulus: The grant for building the opera house gave impetus to the city's cultural life.
exemplar
a typical example or instance.
a model or pattern to be copied or imitated: Washington is the exemplar of patriotic virtue.
halcyon
calm; peaceful; tranquil: halcyon weather.
rich; wealthy; prosperous: halcyon times of peace.
3happy; joyful; carefree: halcyon days of youth.
acquiesce
to assent tacitly; submit or comply silently or without protest; agree; consent: to acquiesce halfheartedly in a business plan.
commensurate
proportionate; adequate.
corresponding in amount, magnitude, or degree: Your paycheck should be commensurate with the amount of time worked.
somnambulist
someone who walks about in their sleep
nascent
beginning to exist or develop: the nascent republic.
malaise
a condition of general bodily weakness or discomfort, often marking the onset of a disease.
a vague or unfocused feeling of mental uneasiness, lethargy, or discomfort.
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