Exit West Vocab

refugee (sc)

Amid escalating conflict and widespread displacement, the young girl—now a _________ forced to flee her homeland in search of safety—struggled to adapt to life in a foreign country.

refugee (def)

someone who has been forced to flee conflict or persecution and has crossed an international border to seek safety

immigrant (sc)

After leaving his country in search of better economic opportunities, the ___________ worked tirelessly to build a stable life for his family in a new and unfamiliar society.

immigrant (def)

an individual who moves to live permanently in a a foreign country

xenophobia (sc)

Fueled by misinformation and fear of cultural change, _________ led some communities to unfairly distrust and exclude newcomers from different countries.

xenophobia (def)

dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries

Islamophobia (sc)

After a series of biased media reports, __________ began to influence public opinion, causing some people to unfairly stereotype and discriminate against Muslim communities.

Islamophobia (def)

dislike of or prejudice of Islam or Muslims

countenance (sc)

Despite the pressure from his peers, he refused to ____________ any behavior that went against his moral principles.

countenance (def)

a person’s face or facial expressions

accrue (sc)

Through consistent effort and careful investment, the benefits began to ________ over time, eventually leading to significant personal and financial growth.

accrue (def)

to grow or accumulate over time; to happen as a natural result

emanate (sc)

From the quiet forest at dawn, a sense of calm seemed to __________ from the mist, signaling the peaceful start of a new day.

emanate (def)

to come forth; to send forth

innocuous (sc)

Although the comment seemed ______ at first, it later revealed a deeper and more subtle insult.

innocuous (def)

harmless, innoffensive; insignificant

conciliatory (sc)

After the heated argument, she adopted a ______ tone in an effort to restore harmony and avoid further conflict.

conciliatory (def)

appeasing; soothing, showing willingness to reconcile

acquiesce (sc)

After much hesitation and pressure from his team, he finally chose to ______ and accept the decision without further objection.

acquiesce (def)

to accept without protest; to agree or submit

benevolence (sc)

The teacher’s ______ was evident in the way she spent extra time helping struggling students without expecting anything in return.

benevolence (def)

kindness, generosity, charity

transient (sc)

The joy of summer vacation proved to be ______, fading quickly as the school year began again.

transient (def)

lasting only a short time, fleeting; one who stays only a short time

turbid (sc)

After the heavy rainstorm, the once clear stream became ______, filled with mud and debris that made the water difficult to see through.

turbid (def)

muddy, opaque, in a state of great confusion

immutable (sc)

The scientist believed that the laws of physics were ______, remaining constant regardless of time, place, or human interpretation.

immutable (def)

not subjec to change, constant

muster (sc)

Before stepping onto the stage, he tried to ______ the courage needed to perform in front of a large audience.

muster (def)

to bring together for service or battle; to gether or summon; to amount to, comprise, include

interminable (sc)

What was supposed to be a short meeting turned into an ______ discussion that seemed to drag on endlessly without a clear conclusion.

interminable (def)

endless, so long as to seem endless

nativist (sc)

During the debate, the candidate took a ______ stance, arguing that immigration should be restricted in favor of people born within the country.

nativist (def)

a peson who favors those born in his country and is opposed to immigrants

impetuous (sc)

After making an ______ decision to quit his job without a backup plan, he quickly realized the importance of thinking things through more carefully.

impetuous (def)

acting or done quickly without thought or care, impulsive

ostentatious (sc)

At the gala, his ______ display of wealth—complete with flashy jewelry and a luxury car—was meant to attract attention rather than show subtle taste.

ostentatious (def)

markeed by conspicuous or pretentious display; showy

disconcerting (sc)

The sudden silence in the crowded hallway was ______, making everyone uneasy as they wondered what had just happened.

disconcerting (def)

causing one to feel unsettled; upsetting, frustrating

idyllic (sc)

The small village, with its rolling green hills and peaceful atmosphere, looked almost ______, as if it had come straight out of a painting.

idyllic (def)

simple and pleasant, naturally peaceful

tangential (sc)

During the discussion, he kept bringing up ______ points that were only loosely related to the main topic, making it hard to stay focused.

tangential (def)

only slightly relevant, going off topic

cessation (sc)

The sudden ______ of the storm brought an eerie silence, as if the world itself had paused to catch its breath.

cessation (def)

a stopping; a discontinuance

portentous (sc)

Dark clouds gathered on the horizon in a ______ manner, hinting that something significant—and possibly ominous—was about to occur.

portentous (def)

foreshadowing an event to come; causing wonder or awe; self-conciosuly weighty, pompous