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section 1 Flashcards

1
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lanky

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tall and thin

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Nazi

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German soldier

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sabotage

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attack

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Kroner

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coin (money)

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5
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Rabbi

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religious clergy

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6
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Halte

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stop in German

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occupation

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take over

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8
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rationed

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receive a specified amount

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swastika

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symbol adopted by Nazi’s as an emblem

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synagogue

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Jewish place of worship

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submerged

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under water

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Star of David

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a six-pointed figure consisting of two interlaced equilateral triangles, used as a Jewish and Israeli symbol.

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tentatively

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subject to further confirmation; not definitely.

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relocate

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move to a new place and establish one’s home or business there.

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15
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specter

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a ghost, something widely feared as a possible unpleasant or dangerous occurrence.

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pose

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present or constitute

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exasperation

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a feeling of intense irritation or annoyance

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hazy

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vague, indistinct, or ill-defined.

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19
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military arrest

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The sentences of the courts for military crimes are served in civilian prisons

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imprinted

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impress or stamp (a mark or outline) on a surface or body

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rhythmically

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in a way that relates to rhythm.

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urgency

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importance requiring swift action.

23
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typhus

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substantive

24
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pride

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a feeling or deep pleasure

25
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unfamiliar

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not known or recognized

26
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mourning

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the expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died

27
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staccato

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separated from the others.

28
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Godspeed

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an expression of good wishes to a person starting a journey.

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exhausted

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drained of one’s physical or mental resources; very tired.

30
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surge

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a sudden powerful forward or upward movement

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drunkard

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a person who is habitually drunk

32
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stricken

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past participle of strike

33
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latticed

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decorated with or in the form of a lattice

34
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exasperated

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intensely irritated and frustrated

35
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contempt

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the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn

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sprawling

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spreading out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way.

37
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donned

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put on

38
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visible

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able to be seen

39
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tantalize

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torment or tease

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warily

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cautiously; carefully

41
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courageous

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without being deterred by danger or pain; bravely

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balcony

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a platform enclosed by a wall or balustrade on the outside of a building, with access from an upper-floor window or door

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deprivation

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the damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities in a society

44
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permeated

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spread throughout (something); pervade

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concealed

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kept secret, hidden

46
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anthem

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a rousing or uplifting song identified with a particular group, body, or cause

47
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executed

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carry out or put into effect (a plan, order, or course of action)

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heroine

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a woman admired or idealized for her courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities

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cocaine

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an addictive drug derived from coca or prepared synthetically, used as an illegal stimulant and sometimes medicinally as a local anesthetic

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