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BORN A CRIME VOCAB

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Indigenous native to the land
Aminosity a strong feeling of deep-seated dislike, ill will, or active hostility
Jubilant feeling or expressing great joy, triumph, or exhilaration, often as a result of a success
Catharsis the process of releasing strong or pent-up emotions—such as pity, fear, or anger—resulting in emotional relief, renewal, or a feeling of purification
Accrued something that accumulates or is added over a period of time
Obstinacy the state or quality of being unreasonably determined to stick to your own viewpoint or plans, despite persuasion, arguments, or changing circumstances
Notorious to be famous or widely known for something negative, such as a bad habit, questionable action, or disreputable trait
Haranguing delivering a lengthy, forceful, and often angry or scolding speech to an audience or individual.
Subjugate to defeat, conquer, or bring someone or something under complete control, often by force or intimidation.
Institutional racism refers to the systemic policies, practices, and procedures embedded within organizations and societal structures—such as government agencies, legal systems, and corporations—that disproportionately disadvantage racial minorities.
Compendium a concise yet comprehensive collection of information, analysis, or analysis pertaining to a specific body of knowledge.
Rebuke a sharp expression of strong disapproval or criticism.
Quell to completely stop or suppress something, especially by using force or pacification.
Contrived something that is artificially planned, forced, or unnatural
Expatriate/Expat anyone living and working outside their native country
Cosmopolitan showing an interest in or having experience with many different parts of the world and various cultures
Insurrection An insurrection is a violent, organized uprising by citizens or subjects against their established government or governing authority.
Suppression the conscious, deliberate effort to push distressing thoughts, feelings, or memories out of conscious awareness.
Pejorative a word, phrase, or label intended to express disapproval, contempt, or disrespect.
Staunch someone or something that is extremely loyal, steadfast, and unwavering in their support or beliefs
Pugilistic a person or attitude that is aggressively eager to fight with their fists
Matriarch a powerful, influential woman who acts as the head of a family, clan, or community.
Preconception the period of time or actions occurring prior to conception (becoming pregnant)
Lenient a person, rule, or policy that is merciful, tolerant, and forgiving rather than harsh or severe
Pandemonium wild, unrestrained disorder, uproar, or utter chaos.
Anomanly something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.
Construct/Social Construct an idea, category, or value created and accepted collectively by people in a society.
Primitive an early stage of development, a foundational building block, or a simple and unrefined state.
Ostensibly to all outward appearances" or "seemingly". It is used when a stated reason, situation, or appearance is presented as true, but there is an underlying hint or suspicion that the true motive or reality might be different.
Menial work or tasks that are considered lowly, require little skill or training, and are often perceived as boring, tiring, or having low social value.
Concession the act of yielding or granting something, typically to reach an agreement, resolve a dispute, or gain a privilege.
Furtively describes actions done secretly, slyly, or stealthily to avoid being noticed
Homogeneity the state or quality of being uniform, alike, or consistent throughout.
Arbitrary a choice, decision, or rule made seemingly at random, by personal whim, or based on individual preference rather than reason, logic, or established systems.
Contentious people who are quarrelsome or situations that are highly controversial
Created by: leonardo1236
 

 



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