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P&J Exam Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| pilgrimage | (noun) a spiritual journey |
| emphatic | adj - expressed clearly and forcefully |
| antipathy | noun - deep feeling of dislike |
| progressive | adj - favoring or making progress, change, or reform towards better conditions |
| caste | noun - social class |
| abhor | verb - detest; hate |
| acolyte | noun - a devoted follower |
| cajole | verb - coax, persuade |
| moratorium | noun - temporary suspension of activity |
| quixotic | adj - overly idealistic (romantic dreamer) |
| galvanize | verb - to rouse or spur into action or activity |
| audacious | adj - bold or daring |
| retribution | noun - punishment that is seen as morally right |
| beleaguered | adj - under siege - facing heavy critisism |
| cauldron | noun - boiling pot |
| apartheid | noun - government policies that are racist |