almhouse

Charitable housing for the alderly and poor.


autocracies

rule by one person

 


dickering

Bargin


divert

redirect, change

 


Emerald Isle

Ireland


graft

Illegal activities, corruption


hogged

 to take in excess of one's due <hog the credit>


looter

Rob or plunder


oppression

Unjust or excesive exercise of power.


sovereignty

Independence