Persepolis Vocabulary

Government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator; repressive and cruel

A sneaky kind of revolutionary who tries to turn the system from underneath.

the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities

A country with a leader freely and democratically elected by the people

intense anger, usually on an epic scale

purposely stay away from someone

a person who makes or sells wine

What is the type of government under the Shah?

A sudden change of government illegally or by force

clownishness or silliness. The opposite of getting down to business in a serious way.

Someone who suffers, or is even killed, for their political or religious beliefs

In 1980 it became ______ to wear the veil school.

One who receives inspiration from God or speaks for God. It's what Marji wants to become.

A place to flee to in order to get away from people or places that are unsafe.

To take away temporarily for security or legal reasons.

If you are banished from a place, you must leave and not return. Such punishment is called

Marji's family was described as being very modern and _______

Refers to a likeness, such as a dummy, that is hanged, burned, or otherwise abused

A medical condition of painful inflammation in muscles, joints, or connective tissue.

Title for the former hereditary monarch of Iran

A policy of extending your rule over foreign countries, often without their consent.

God tells Marji that she is the ________ light, of heaven or the spirit

System of reasoning that arrives at the truth through the exchange of logical arguments.

Something that is gloomy and depressing.

A series of leaders in the same family, like the British Royal Family.

A dead human body used in scientific or medical research.

Someone who speaks by divine inspiration