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TermDefinition
euphemism a mild, inoffensive word used to replace an offense word
vow promise
prodigy Someone who is born with talent.
ominous Threatening, menacing
brigade Unit, squadron, crew
chancellor legal official, government leader
conjure To make something magically appear.
dense Thick and crowded
curt Abrupt, blunt, short
lurk Creep around, watch
coquettish flirty
demeanor Ones attitude or personality
refugee Someone who leaves their country to find safety
refugee Someone who leaves their country to find safety
vast Large, open, and wide
effusive an over abundance of energy; bubbling over with energy
placid Calm, even-tempered
imposing impressive, striking, eye-catching
discernible Visible, detectable, noticeable
fallow not in use, inactive
surreptitious secret, sneaky, undercover and hidden
keen Focused, sharp
transfix Mesmerize, hypnotize
optimism Positive attitude
usurp Seize, Take over
Kindertransport British rescue operation for children in Nazi occupied Europe which began in December 1938 and lasted until September 1939. 10,000 children made the trip to England.
London Blitz A period of intense bombing of London that began September 1940. The German bombs fell and destroyed schools, homes, and even part of Buckingham Palace. The Blitz ended May 1941.
Kristallnacht It was on Nov. 9th and 10th, 1938. It translates to night of the broken glass. Jewish homes, synagogue, and business where burnt down. This was the 1st time the world heard of anti Semitism.
Nuremburg Laws The Law for the Protection of German Blood and German Honor: laws that stripped Jews of their German citizenship.
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