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PERSEVERANCE continued effort to do something despite difficulties
perseverance It took months of planning and ------- through countless obstacles for the Allies to achieve victory in the war.
BEACON someone or something gives hope to others
beacon The Statue of Liberty was a ------ of hope for millions of immigrants seeking freedom, safety, and a new life in the United States.
TENACITY The determination to continue what you are doing
tenacity Turbo the snail demonstrated great _____ in finishing the race against a racecar without his power of speed.
AVERT To see coming and ward off; avoid
avert The best way to _____ summer school and avoid stress is by completing assignments on time and participating in class.
FORTITUDE Mental strength and courage that allows someone to face danger and pain
fortitude Will the Resistance have the _____ to risk their lives stand up against the Nazi regime of terror?
PROACTIVE acting in anticipation of future problems, needs, or changes
proactive Students who are _____ make a plan for their success and use tools to stay organized.
CONFORMITY acting in accordance with some specified standard
conformity Toni despises _____ and stays true to herself, although she fears her mother wishes she had a different daughter because of it.
GRIT mental toughness and courage
grit Through resourcefulness and -----, the Pilgrims, true pioneers, survived the harsh conditions of their first winter.
GENOCIDE The deliberate and systematic destruction of a religious, racial, national, or cultural group
genocide Hitler and his Nazis shocked the world with their "Final Solution," which was the first publicly documented _____ in modern history.
HOLOCAUST the systematic government killing of six million Jewish people and others by Nazi Germany during World War II
holocaust Survivors of the _____ share their stories so that the voices of the victims make sure the world never repeats the same unforgivable murders.
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