A system in which private holders control trade and industry
Unwilling to consider other opinions or alternatives
Advocating social reform in a revolutionary manner
Something that has followed or has been replaced by something else
Gaining approval
Treating someone in an authoritarian manner
Proper mannerisms a person should have
Greed for money and materialistic wants
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