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Semester 1 Vocab.

TermDefinition
abundance a very large quantity of something
ambition a strong desire to achieve something
annihilation complete destruction
aspire to want something (usually of value)
avid eager
bedlam noisy confusion; bedlam; uproar
comply to give in; to yield
composure attitude of calmness
denizen inhabitant
deport to banish or exile
designate to point out; to choose someone for something (an office)
disillusioned disappointed; dissatisfied
dismay (n) distress; a feeling of despair
dismay (v) sudden loss of courage
euthanasia the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured persons or animals with as little pain as possible for reasons of mercy
exonerate to free from blame
exterminate to get rid of completely usually by killing off
exuberant unrestrained enthusiasm
facilitate to make easier
genocide the deliberate and systematic destruction of a racial, political, or cultural group
gregarious social
infraction violation of a rule
insolence rude behavior; lack of respect for authority
meticulous very precise or careful
morose having a sullen or gloomy disposition
oppression unjust/cruel exercise of power
patriotic love for one's country
persecution to cause to suffer because of belief
petition a formal written request made to an authority
poverty lack of money or materials
propaganda the spread of ideas to further a cause
provocative causing anger, annoyance, or another strong reaction
sanctity Godliness; sacredness
uptight tense, nervous, or very traditional
vain 1. overly concerned with appearance 2. unsuccessful
wit 1. intelligence 2. clever humor
Created by: hjmayes
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