Semester 2 Wk 1 vocab Flashcards
synonyms
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Autonomous (adj.)
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self-governing; independent
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Persecution (n.)
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mistreatment; unfair or cruel treatment based on race, religion, or political beliefs
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Homogeneity (n.)
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uniformity; the quality or state of being all the same or all the same kind
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Catharsis (n.)
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the process of releasing strong emotions through an activity like a dance or a performance
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Rendition (n.)
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interpretation; a particular way of performing a song, a piece of music, or a poem
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Linchpin (n.)
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the essential part of a system which makes it possible to operate
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Disquieting (adj.)
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troubling; causing mental or emotional discomfort
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Disclaimer (n.)
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warning; a formal statement that someone is not legally responsible for something
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Experiential (adj.)
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experimental; involving or based on observation
