Chapter 2 Vocab for Wednesday Wars 6th Grade

Liverwurst

a seasoned meat paste in the form of a sausage containing cooked liver, or a mixture of liver and pork.

Persecution

the unjust treatment of individuals or groups, often based on their beliefs, religion, or identity.

paranoid

unreasonably or obsessively anxious, suspicious, or mistrustful.

assassin

a person who kills a prominent individual, often for political reasons.

extravagant

exceeding what is reasonable or appropriate

ominous

giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen

gravity

extreme or alarming seriousness

strategy

a plan of action designed to achieve a specific goal or outcome.

dialogue

a conversation between two or more characters in a book, play, or other literary work.

campaign

an organized effort to achieve a goal

nefarious

wicked or criminal

tragedy

a play dealing with tragic events