Vocabulary Flashcards
(19 cards)
What is apartheid?
Former political system in South Africa in which only white people had full political rights and forced others, especially Black people, to live further away, go to separate schools, etc.
Define institutionalized racism.
Systematic distribution of resources, power and opportunity in a society to benefit certain people over others (usually white people).
What does animosity mean?
Strong feeling of opposition, dislike, anger or hatred.
What does ‘at odds’ mean?
In disagreement.
What is a foe?
Enemy.
What does fester mean?
Become much worse because nothing is done to stop it.
Define catharsis.
Process of releasing strong emotions, often with the help of art.
What are townships?
Areas where only black people lived during apartheid in South Africa.
What does Soweto stand for?
Abbreviation for South Western Townships; townships in the urban area of Johannesburg.
What does it mean to harangue someone?
Criticize someone loudly.
What is segregation?
Separation and different treatment of people of different races, sexes or religions.
What does it mean to subjugate?
To conquer.
What is a rebuke?
Strong disapproval.
What does peculiar mean?
Unique.
What does it mean to be on the outs with someone?
Be in an argument with someone.
Fill in the blank: Animosity is a strong feeling of _______.
opposition, dislike, anger or hatred.
True or False: Institutionalized racism is often a function of individual actions.
False.
Fill in the blank: The process of releasing strong emotions, often with the help of art, is called _______.
catharsis.
What is a hue?
A colour
