aristocracyRefers to the highest social class in societies, particularly those holding hereditary titles or offices
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The highest social class in some societies, especially those holding hereditary titles or offices"Anna belonged to the Russian aristocracy."
adulteryA term for marital infidelity or extramarital sex
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Voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone other than their spouse"Anna was accused of committing adultery."
serfdomRefers to the status of peasants under feudalism, similar to that of a slave
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The state of being a serf or feudal laborer"Levin's estate was populated by serfs, indicative of Russian serfdom."
hypocrisyA term for the practice of engaging in the same behavior or activity for which one criticizes another
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The practice of claiming to have higher standards or more noble beliefs than is the case"Tolstoy often highlighted the hypocrisy of the upper classes."
reconciliationRefers to the process of making two opposing things compatible
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The restoration of friendly relations"After their argument, they sought reconciliation."