Immigration Flashcards
(16 cards)
Daunting
seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation; intimidating
Deteriorate
become progressively worse
Ennobling
give (someone) a noble rank or title
Embroil
involve (someone) deeply in an argument, conflict, or difficult situation
Faction
a small, organized, dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics
Humanitarian
concerned with or seeking to promote human welfare
Naturalize
admit (a foreigner) to the citizenship of a country
Pernicious
having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way
Perpetual
occurring repeatedly; so frequent as to seem endless and uninterrupted
Persecute
harass or annoy (someone) persistently
Propaganda
information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view
Tumult
confusion or disorder
Stately
having a dignified, unhurried, and grand manner; majestic in manner and appearance
Fatigue
extreme tiredness, typically resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness
Reluctantly
in an unwilling and hesitant way
Sheepishly
in an embarrassed manner due to shame or a lack of self-confidence