Collection 2: "Persepolis 2: The Story of a Return" by Marjane Satrapi

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  1. confront
    oppose, as in hostility or a competition
    We confronted the regime as best we could.
  2. regime
    the governing authority of a political unit
    We confronted the regime as best we could.
  3. revolutionary
    markedly new or introducing radical change
    In 1990, the era of grand revolutionary ideas and demonstrations was over.
  4. demonstration
    a public display of group feelings
    In 1990, the era of grand revolutionary ideas and demonstrations was over.
  5. discreet
    marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
    Our struggle was more discreet.
  6. subversion
    the act of overthrowing or destroying, as a government
    To our leaders, the smallest thing could be a subject of subversion.
  7. pretext
    a fictitious reason that conceals the real reason
    In short...everything was a pretext to arrest us.
  8. reflection
    a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
    When we’re afraid, we lose all sense of analysis and reflection.
  9. dictator
    a ruler who is unconstrained by law
    Besides, fear has always been the driving force behind all dictators’ repression.
  10. repression
    control by holding down
    Besides, fear has always been the driving force behind all dictators’ repression.
Created on Fri May 22 15:08:05 EDT 2020 (updated Fri May 29 12:37:11 EDT 2020)

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