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anarchy-a situation in which there is no organization and control, especially in society, because

there is no effective government:

What we are witnessing is the country's slow slide into anarchy.

The country has been in a state of anarchy since the inconclusive election.

If the pay deal isn't settled amicably there'll be anarchy in the factories.

bottoms up!- sometimes said by people in a friendly way just before drinking an alcoholic drink
together.

heir- [1] a person who will legally receive money, property, or a title from another person,
especially an older member of the same family, when that other person dies:

The guest of honour was the Romanov heir to the throne of all Russia.

Despite having a large family, they still had no son and heir.

[2] someone who now has responsibility for dealing with a problem or situation that
existed or was created earlier:

The French finance minister is heir to a tradition of central control that goes back to Louis XIV.

[3] someone who continues to do the work of someone important who has died, or
someone who has the same position as the previous person who held that position

restrain-to control the actions or behaviour of someone by force, especially in order to stop
them from doing something, or to limit the growth or force of something:

When he started fighting, it took four police officers to restrain him.

She was so angry that she could hardly restrain herself.

You should try to restrain your ambitions and be more realistic.

Growth in car ownership could be restrained by increasing taxes.

humane-showing kindness, care, and sympathy towards others, especially those who are
suffering:

The humane way of dealing with a suffering animal (= the way that causes the least pain) is to kill
it quickly.

Opposite
inhumane

compliment- [1] a remark that expresses approval, admiration, or respect:

He complained that his husband never paid him any compliments anymore.

I take it as a compliment (= I am pleased) when people say I look like my mother.

Are you fishing for (= trying to get) compliments?

Note: Do not confuse with complement.

[2] an action that expresses approval or respect:

You should take it as a compliment when I fall asleep in your company - it means I'm relaxed.

Thank you so much for your help - I hope one day I'll be able to return/repay the compliment (=
do something good for you).

[3] my compliments... formal- an expression of your admiration or respect:

That was an excellent meal! My compliments to the chef.

[4] with your compliments C2 formal

If you give something to someone with your compliments, you give it to that person free:

We enclose a copy of our latest brochure, with our compliments.

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