English Vocabulary Flashcards

(39 cards)

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Defiance

A

refusal to obey

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Intransigence

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a stubborn refusal to change your views.

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Oppression

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an unjust or excessive exercise of power.

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Impediment

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Something that prevents or interferes with a process, power, or right.

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5
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The Status Quo

A

the current stage of things

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Subvert

A

to overturn or overthrow from the foundation.

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Norms

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rules or expectations that are socially enforced.

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Ideologies

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a set of opinions or beliefs of a group or an individual.

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Deconstructing

A

to examine (such as work of literature)

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Stereotype

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a generalized belief about a particular category of people.

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Persecution

A

cruel and unfair treatment of a person or a group, especially because of their religious or political beliefs, or their race.

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Maltreatment

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the act of treating someone cruelly or violently.

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Tyranny

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a government in which all power is in the hands or a single ruler.

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Injustice

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absence of justice, unfairness.

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Cruelty

A

behavior that deliberately causes pain or distress to people or animals.

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Subjection

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when a person, group, or government forces another person or group of people to submit or be controlled.

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Brutality

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cruel and violent treatment or behavior.

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Repression

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a kind of holding back or holding down.

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Prejudice

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a favoring or dislike of something without good reason.

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Discrimination

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when a person is treated disfavor ably or when a person’s dignity is violated.

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Sympathy

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a feeling of pity or sense of compassion.

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Sensitivity

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the quality or state of being sensitive.

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Compassion

A

to suffer together

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Generosity

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a willingness to give help or support.

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Tenderness
the quality of being gentle, loving, or kind.
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Mercy
compassion or forbearance
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Leniency
the lessening of punishment or chore.
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Clemency
willingness or ability to moderate the severity of a punishment.
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Forbearance
a refraining form the enforcement of something that is due.
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Humanitarianism
a belief in improving people's lives and reducing suffering.
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Altruism
the unselfish concern for other people.
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Goodwill
a kindly feeling of approval and support.
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Benevolence
the quality of being kind and helpful.
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Affection
a feeling of liking and caring for someone or something.
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Magnanimity
kindness and generosity, especially toward an enemy or someone you have defeated.
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Commiseration
to feel or express sorrow or sympathy.
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Nobility
the quality or state of being able in character, quality, or rank. A privileged class of people.
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Kindness
the quality of being gentle, caring, and helpful.
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Understanding
you know how it works or what it means. The power of comprehending.