From Terror to Hope Flashcards

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a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

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cacophony

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2
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come or bring together for a meeting or activity; assemble.

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convene

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3
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When people converge, they come together from different places.

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converge

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4
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illegally seize (an aircraft, ship, or vehicle) in transit and force it to go to a different destination or use it for one’s own purposes.

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hijack

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5
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of, relating to, or of the nature of an icon.

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iconic

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a system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.

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ideology

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communication or cooperation that facilitates a close working relationship between people or organizations.

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liaison

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a cylinder on which film, wire, thread, or other flexible materials can be wound.

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reel

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a principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy.

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tenet

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10
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the use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims.

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terrorism

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