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chapter 3 vocab

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tumultuous marked by disturbance and uproar;raising a great clatter and commotion
desperation the state of being desperate or having the recklessness of despair
province an administrative division or unit of a country
phenomenon a fact, occurrence, or circumstance observed or observable;something that is impressive or extraordinary
differentiate to form or mark differently from other such things;distinguish...to change/ alter
eligibility fit or proper to be chosen; worthy of choice; desirable
defiance a daring or bold resistance to authority or to any opposing force
brilliance great brightness;luster;excellence or distinction;conspicuous talent, mental ability
Judaism the monotheistic religion of the Jews, having its ethical, ceremonial, and legal foundation in the percepts of the Old Testament and in the teachings and commentaries of the rabbis as found chiefly in the Talmud
immigrate to come to a country of which one is not a native, usually for permanent residence
revere to regard with respect tinged with awe
mitigate to make less severe
legacy a gift by will, esp of money or personal property; something handed down or received from an ancestor or predecessor
disparage to speak of or treat slightingly; depreciate; to bring reproach or discredit upon
innate existing in one from birth; inherit the essential character of something
deference respectful submission or yielding to the judgment, opinion or will of another; respectful or courteous regard
incredulous indicating or showing unbelief
refute to prove false or erroneous, as an opinion or charge
obscure not clear to the understanding; hard to perceive
diligent constant effort to accomplish something; attentive and persistent in doing anything
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