section 1 Flashcards

(49 cards)

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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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3
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sabotage

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attack

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4
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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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7
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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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9
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swastika

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symbol adopted by Nazi’s as an emblem

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10
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synagogue

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Jewish place of worship

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11
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submerged

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under water

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12
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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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13
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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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16
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pose

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present or constitute

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17
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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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20
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imprinted

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

21
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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.

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typhus

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pride

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a feeling or deep pleasure

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unfamiliar
not known or recognized
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mourning
the expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died
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staccato
separated from the others.
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Godspeed
an expression of good wishes to a person starting a journey.
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exhausted
drained of one's physical or mental resources; very tired.
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surge
a sudden powerful forward or upward movement
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drunkard
a person who is habitually drunk
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stricken
past participle of strike
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latticed
decorated with or in the form of a lattice
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exasperated
intensely irritated and frustrated
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contempt
the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn
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sprawling
spreading out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way.
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donned
put on
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visible
able to be seen
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tantalize
torment or tease
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warily
cautiously; carefully
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courageous
without being deterred by danger or pain; bravely
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balcony
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
the damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities in a society
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permeated
spread throughout (something); pervade
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concealed
kept secret, hidden
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anthem
a rousing or uplifting song identified with a particular group, body, or cause
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executed
carry out or put into effect (a plan, order, or course of action)
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heroine
a woman admired or idealized for her courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities
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cocaine
an addictive drug derived from coca or prepared synthetically, used as an illegal stimulant and sometimes medicinally as a local anesthetic