coalition

an alliance, usually of nations, political parties, or factions; a temporary union

insidious

sly; treacherous; working in a hidden or dangerous way

repression

the holding back or subduing; suppression; pushing painful ideas or memories into the

subconscious (in psychiatry)

peripheral

away from the central part; on the edge; only slightly concerned with the important

part; unessential

martyr

one who is persecuted, tortured or killed for refusing to renounce religious principles;

one who sacrifices for the sake of a belief or cause; to torture or put to death for refusing

to deny a belief or faith

Bulwark

a wall of earth used for defense; a person or thing that gives support or protection

exodus

a departure, usually of a great number of people

invidious

likely to cause ill will or envy; hateful

waive

to relinquish, usually a claim, right, or privilege; to defer or delay

heinous

abominable; grossly wicked and hateful; vile