throb

to beat strongly (as though hurting)

contradict

to express the opposite of; to be contrary to

compliance

the act of obeying a request or command

petty

of little importance; trivial

illustrious

well known or distinguished

peer

to look intently

wretched

miserable

alleged

supposed

mobilize

to assemble for a purpose

agitate

to stir up public interest in a cause