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His impetuous decision to quit his job left him scrambling for options.
Fun Fact
“Impetuous” comes from Latin impetere, meaning “to attack.” It describes decisions made in the heat of the moment—often dramatic, sometimes disastrous. Romeo and Juliet? Totally impetuous. But so are startup founders, comedians, and adventurers—when it works, it’s brilliant.
DES-puht
(noun) A ruler who holds absolute power, often using it in a harsh or oppressive way.
The novel’s villain is a despot who crushes any hint of dissent to maintain his grip on power.
Despot comes from the Greek despotēs, meaning “master” or “one with authority.”
Originally neutral, the word eventually shifted to describe rulers whose unchecked power became abusive.
Fun Fact
Throughout history, many despots used architecture as psychological control.
By constructing oversized gates, towering statues, and enormous throne or ball rooms, they created environments designed to make citizens feel small — and constantly watched.
Modern behavioral scientists now recognize this as a powerful method for shaping public obedience without ever issuing a spoken threat.
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