LA Vocab 1

Disenfranchisement

The state of being deprived of a right or privilege, especially the right to vote.

Cognizant

Aware, having knowledge or being informed about something.

Estrangement

The state of being alienated or separated from someone, often resulting in a loss of affection or connection.

Impunity

Exemption from punishment or freedom from the harmful consequences of an action.

Ominous

Suggesting that something bad or threatening is likely to happen; foreboding.

Paradoxical

Seeming contradictory or absurd but actually true or possible; something that has two opposing aspects.

Plurality

A large number or the state of being numerous; can also mean the largest share of votes in an election without a majority.

Prerogative

A right or privilege exclusive to a particular person or group.

Retaliation

The act of seeking revenge or responding to an action with a similar action.

Transgress

To violate a law, rule, or boundary; to go beyond accepted limits.