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outbreak
/ˈaʊtˌbɹeɪk/
noun
the unexpected start of something terrible, such as a disease
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outcry
/ˈaʊtˌkɹaɪ/
noun
a loud, sustained noise or shout of disapproval, protest, or outrage
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to outlast
/ˈaʊtˌɫæst/, /aʊtˈɫæst/
verb
to endure or persist for a longer period of time than others in a particular situation
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outlaw
/ˈaʊtˌɫɔ/
noun
a person who operates outside the boundaries of established rules and may engage in illegal activities
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outpost
/ˈaʊtˌpoʊst/
noun
a military camp situated far from the main army of troops
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tyrannical
/tɝˈænɪkəɫ/
adjective
using power or authority in a cruel and oppressive way against other people
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tyranny
/ˈtɪɹəni/
noun
a type of government where a ruler or a small group of people have complete power and control over the citizens, often making decisions without considering their rights or welfare
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to exasperate
/ɪɡˈzæspɝˌeɪt/
verb
to deeply irritate someone, especially when they can do nothing about it or solve the problem
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exasperation
/ˌɛkˌsæspɝˈeɪʃən/
noun
a deep sense of annoyance due to persistent difficulties
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criterion
/kɹaɪˈtɪɹiən/
noun
a specific condition or factor that is utilized for the evaluation of something
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critical
/ˈkɹɪtɪkəɫ/
adjective
providing knowledgeable judgments and opinions about the positive and negative aspects of something
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to critique
/kɹəˈtik/, /kɹɪˈtik/
verb
to carefully examine something in a detailed manner
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patriarch
/ˈpeɪtɹiˌɑɹk/
noun
a powerful or respected man who serves as the head of a family or tribe
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paternal
/pəˈtɝnəɫ/
adjective
having qualities or behaviors typically associated with a father, particularly in a caring, supportive, or protective manner
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patrician
/pəˈtɹɪʃən/
noun
a person belonging to the highest social class or aristocracy in certain societies
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patrimony
/ˈpætɹəˌmoʊni/
noun
a property passed down from a father to his children by right of birth
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patriotism
/ˈpeɪtɹiəˌtɪzəm/
noun
the feeling of love or devotion toward one's country, its values, culture, history, and interests
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patron
/ˈpeɪtɹən/
noun
an individual who regularly visits and uses a specific establishment, such as a shop, restaurant, or other business
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to patronize
/ˈpætɹəˌnaɪz/, /ˈpeɪtɹəˌnaɪz/
verb
to speak or behave in a way that implies that one is more knowledgeable, experienced, or intelligent than the other person
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patronymic
/ˌpætɹəˈnɪmɪk/
adjective
derived from the name of one's father or a male ancestor
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