final Flashcards
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allegations
Assertions relating wrongdoings or misconduct that have not been proved
ample
More than enough
annihilation
The complete destruction
apparatus
A system in which a process occurs
arbitrary
Based on personal wishes rather than on objective facts or principles
catastrophe
A terrible disaster; absolute failure
condemning
Stating that the situation is unacceptable
consensus
A general or widespread agreement among all members of the group
defectors
People who leave (or escape) their native country and refuse to return for political or moral reasons.
draconian
Unjustly harsh or severe (connected with laws and rules)
egregious
Outstandingly bad or offensive
exploitative
Taking unfair advantage of a situation
ferociously
Fiercely or savagely
genocide
The systematic killing of all the people from a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group
heinous
Shockingly evil
impunity
The exemption from punishment
indigenous
Originating and living in a region/country
persistent
Existing or continuing for a long time
prioritize
To regard as most important or urgent
proliferator
A rapid producer
repatriated
To send back to his/her native country
abductions
Acts of taking someone away by force or deception
assertions
Strong statements that something is true
credentials
Proof of ability or trustworthiness
crush
To put down a protest or movement using force
detentions
Being kept in custody, prison, or jail
discredit
To harm a reputation
fueled
To stimulate; to maintain
horrific
Very disturbing or frightening
indignation
Anger because something seems unfair or unreasonable
ire
Strong anger
landmark
A significant or historic development
poly
A tactic calculated to deceive or frustrate an opponent
ramped up
To gradually increase
reclusive
Solitary and withdrawn from the rest of the world
runs counter
To contradict or oppose
touts
To praise enthusiastically
