dystopia (noun)
an imagined state or society in which there is great suffering or injustice, typically one that is totalitarian or post-apocalyptic.
batter (verb)
to abuse or damage someone's body.
stand-up comedy (noun)
a comic style in which a comedian performs in front of a live audience, usually speaking directly to them.
Gotham (proper noun)
The fictional city that is the setting for the Batman comic book universe. A large dystopian metropolis plagued by crime and poverty.
tenure (noun)
the holding of an office.
depression (noun)
feelings of severe despondency and dejection.
orderly (noun)
an attendant in a hospital responsible for the nonmedical care of patients and the maintenance of order and cleanliness.
vigilante (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.
delusion (noun)
an idiosyncratic belief or impression that is firmly maintained despite being contradicted by what is generally accepted as reality or rational argument; typically a symptom of mental disorder.
psychosis (noun)
a severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are so impaired that contact is lost with external reality.
cologne (noun)
a perfumed liquid composed of alcohol and fragrant oils.
Charlie Chaplin (proper noun)
A silent film star of comedic films.
stroke (noun)
a sudden disabling attack or loss of consciousness caused by an interruption in the flow of blood to the brain, especially through thrombosis.
fascism (noun)
a political philosophy, movement, or regime that exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader, severe economic and social regimentation, and forcible suppression of opposition.
populism (noun)
a political approach that strives to appeal to ordinary people who feel that their concerns are disregarded by established elite groups.
movement (noun)
a group of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas.
riot (noun)
a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd.
assassination (noun)
The murder of an important person in a surprise attack for political or religious reasons.
state hospital (noun)
a hospital for the mentally ill that is run by a state.
social worker (noun)
a profession concerned with helping individuals, families, groups and communities to enhance their individual and collective well-being.