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Passage
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Holocaust | a term given to the mass slaughter of European Jews during WWII. Syn - carnage, genocide, massacre, slaughter |
| tolerance | The ability or willingness to stand something Syn - endurance, steadiness, resistance Ant - weakness, disapproval |
| decision | a conclusion or resolution after consideration, the act of making up one's mind Syn - choice, determination Ant - disagreement, delay |
| diplomat | official representing a country abroad Syn - ambassador, representative |
| government | the action or manner of controlling or regulating a nation, organization or people Syn - authority, administration Ant - anarchy |
| permission | authorization granted to do something syn - acceptance, admission, approval ant - prohibit, veto |
| refugee | one who flees for safety to another country usually during war or upheaval Syn - evacuee, foreigner Ant - citizen, resident |
| superiors | a person superior to another in rank, status or qualities or a colleague in a higher position Syn - manager,chief, senior Ant - subordinate, inferior, peon |
| visa | a stamp on a passport that allows a person to join or leave a country Syn - permission, stamp, pass |
| discrimination | unfair or unjust treatment of others due to ethnicity,religion, gender or another physical characteristic Syn - intolerance, unfairness, partisanship Ant - equality, justice, fairness |