Word Cache-EP 37
“The Horror of the Slaver Ant”
#slave
S-L-A-V-E
A person held in forced servitude or completely subservient to a dominating influence.
- Slaves do the work, serving their new masters until they die, only to be replaced by new victims harvested in brutal raids.
- Though slavery has been outlawed, stagnant income and rising living costs can still make people become de facto slaves.
#forfeit
F-O-R-F-E-I-T
To lose or lose the right to especially by some error, offense, or crime.
- A decent sized colony can forfeit thousands of pupae in a single raiding season and still survive.
- Contact us immediately if you find any problems, as your right to a full refund will be forfeited 7 days after purchase.
#brainwash
B-R-A-I-N-W-A-S-H
To make someone believe something by repeatedly telling them that it is true and preventing any other information from reaching them.
- The young soldiers believed they were fighting for their country, but in fact they were brainwashed by the dictator to fight for his personal ambition.
- No matter how the sales people try to brainwash you into buying, you should always do your own research.
#allegiance
A-L-L-E-G-I-A-N-C-E
Devotion or loyalty to a person, group, or cause.
- Subdued by the ant queen’s intense smells, the workers start grooming and feeding her, as though pledging allegiance to their new ruler.
- Both candidates are working hard to convince voters to switch allegiances.
#demise
D-E-M-I-S-E
Death; a loss of position or status.
- The slaver ants continue to hunt for slaves as to stop raiding would be their demise.
- Severe corruption and lack of self reflection led to the demise of the ruling party.
