The Parallax View Glossary

The Parallax View Glossary

assassinated

murder (an important person) for political or religious reasons.

inquiry

an act of asking for information.

speculation

forming of a theory without firm evidence.

patriotism

vigorous support for one's country.

conspiracy

a secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.

exploitive

making use of a situation or treating others unfairly in order to gain an advantage or benefit.

distorted

pulled or twisted out of shape

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