Night Vocab Flashcards
genocide
the deliberate destruction of a racial, political, or cultural group
(in)tolerance
unwillingness to accept ways of thinking and behaving that are different from your own; willingness to allow people to do, say, or believe what they want without criticizing or punishing them
dignity
the ability to behave in a calm controlled way even in a difficult situation
contempt
a feeling that someone or something is not important and deserves no respect
propaganda
information that is false or emphasizes just one part of a situation, used by a government or political group to make people agree with them
discrimination
treating one person or group differently from another in an unfair way
apathy
the feeling of not being interested in something, and not willing to make any effort to change or improve things
inert
unable or slow move, act, or react
derision
the use of mockery or to scorn something or someone
interminable
having or seeming to have no end
reprieve
to delay punishment
morale
the confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group
constraint
limitations or restrictions
melancholy
a deep and long-lasting sadness
notorious
famous or well-known, typically for some bad quality or deed
anecdote
a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
scarcely
almost not; or hardly
afflict
cause pain or suffering to; affect or trouble
conscientious
wishing to do what is right; to do your work well and thoroughly
vitality
the state of being strong and active
advocate
a person who supports a particular cause or policy
refugee
a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to persecution or natural disaster
inalienable rights
basic human right that cannot be violated
