Ch 6 Vocab (1/4/2021) Flashcards

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Exodus

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A group of people leaving.

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Momentous

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A decision or event that is very important.

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Adversity

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A challenge. (Something to overcome)

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4
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Barren

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Land where you can’t grow anything.

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Ravaged

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Severely damaged.

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6
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Agents

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A person who acts on behalf of a group.

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Confined

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Cramped/ A tight space, not a lot of room.

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Equality

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That people are treated the same, and given the same opportunities in life.

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Opportunity

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A chance to do something.

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Guardian

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A protector, or provider.

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Ensure

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To make sure.

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Accompanied

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To go somewhere with somebody.

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Withheld

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To refuse to give (when you were expected to).

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14
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Sacrifices

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To give something up for something greater.

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Discrimination

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To treat a group of people unfairly.

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Persecution

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Hostility towards a group of people.

17
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Illusion

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Tricking the senses into thinking something that isn’t real.

18
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Indignant

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Angry or annoyed at unfair treatment.

19
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Destructive

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Causing great harm or damage.

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Persistent

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To continue doing something even when there are obstacles.

21
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Offended

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Feeling upset when you think you’ve been insulted.

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Enlightenment

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To become informed, educated, and wise.

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Inquiry

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A question.

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Fusion

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To combine two things into one thing.