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means – n. something useful leading to a desired end
oligarch(s) – n. one of a few people who control power in a country
ruthless – adj. uncaring; unfeeling
paranoid – adj. feeling that others want to harm you; having a mental disorder that causes people to falsely believe others want to harm them
limelight – n. the center of attention
isolate(d) – adj. separated from others
decay – n. the loss of strength and health; being slowly destroyed by natural processes of aging
pity – n. a feeling of sadness or sympathy
bear this cross – phrase to suffer like the Christian savior Jesus Christ did when he was executed
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