Meanings:
Enthusiasm – intense enjoyment
Coherent – logical and consistent
Short – Sighted – lacking imagination
Subdue – bring under control
Dethroned – remove from power
Scorn – express contempt
Cripple – unable to walk or move, to make unable
Reform – make changes
Oppression – cruel or unjust treatment
Petty – of less value
Massacred – killed
Discontent – dissatisfaction
Pittance – a very small amount of money