Episode 3
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Facade
/fəˈsäd/ noun
an outward appearance that is maintained to conceal a less pleasant or creditable reality.
Tumultuous
/təˈməlCH(əw)əs/ adjective
making a loud, confused noise; uproarious.
Subjugation
/ˌsəbjəˈɡāSHən/ noun
the action of bringing someone or something under domination or control.
Imposition
/ˌimpəˈziSH(ə)n/ noun
a thing that is imposed, in particular an unfair or unwelcome demand or burden.
Civil
/ˈsivəl/ adjective
courteous and polite.
Resentment
/rəˈzentm(ə)nt/ noun
bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.
Vigilante
/ˌvijəˈlan(t)ē/ noun
a member of a self-appointed group of citizens who undertake law enforcement in their community without legal authority, typically because the legal agencies are thought to be inadequate.
Bandido
/banˈdēdō/ noun
a Mexican bandit, especially as represented in movies and popular culture.
Xenophobia|
/ˌzēnəˈfōbēə/ noun
dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries.
Marginalize
/ˈmärjənəˌlīz/ verb
treat (a person, group, or concept) as insignificant or peripheral.
Vice
/vīs/ verb
immoral or wicked behavior.
Fever Pitch
/ˈfēvər ˌpiCH/ noun
a state of extreme excitement.
Indiscriminate
/ˌindəˈskrim(ə)nət/ adjective
done at random or without careful judgment.
Nullify
/ˈnələˌfī/ verb
make legally null and void; invalidate.
Martial Law
/ˌmärSHəl ˈlô/ noun
military government, involving the suspension of ordinary law.
Fester
/ˈfestər/ verb
(of a negative feeling or a problem) become worse or more intense, especially through long-term neglect or indifference.
Rebrand
/rēˈbrand/ verb
change the corporate image of (a company or organization).
Intrigue
/inˈtrēɡ/ verb
arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate.
Underworld
/ˈəndərˌwərld/ noun
the world of criminals or of organized crime.