Martin English 9H Vocab Section Prep Unit 5 Test

Apartheid

(In South Africa) a policy or system of segregation or discrimination on grounds of race

Apartheid

segregation on grounds other than race

Apartheid

a system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa (1948-early 1990s) that legally segregated people by race, granting privilege to white minority while enforcing severe restrictions, separate facilities, and forced relocation for non-white citizens, essentially making race the basis for political, economic, and social life

Apartheid

racial segregation

Apartheid

a former policy of segregation and political, social, and economic discrimination against the non-white majority in the Republic of South Africa

Apartheid

separation or segregation

Apartheid

means “apartness,” “apart-hood,” or “being apart” in Afrikaans

Apartheid

divided society into racial groups (White, Black, Indian, Colored) and enforced separation in all aspects of life, from housing to jobs

Apartheid

perfect racism according to Trevor

Faction

a small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics

Faction

a state of conflict within an organization or dissension

Faction

a literary and cinematic genre in which real events are used as a basis for a fictional narrative or dramatization

Faction

a group within a larger group that has different ideas and opinions than the rest of the group

Faction

a group or clique within a larger group within a larger group, party, government, organization, or typically having different interests and opinions than the larger group

Faction

a party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking

Faction

party spirit especially when marked by dissension

Animosity

a strong feeling of dislike or hatred

Animosity

ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility

Animosity

an antagonistic attitude

Futility

the quality or state of being futile (useless)

Futility

a useless act or gesture

Futility

uselessness

Catharsis

purification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art

Catharsis

a purification or purgation that brings about spiritual renewal or release from tension

Catharsis

elimination of a complex by bringing its consciousness and affording it expression

Accrue

to accumulate or be added periodically

Accrue

to come about as natural growth, increase, or advantage

Accrue

to come as a direct result of some state or action

Accrue

to come into existence as a legally enforceable claim

Obstinacy

the quality or state of being obstinate

Obstinacy

stubbornness

Obstinacy

the quality or state of being difficult to remedy, relieve, or subdue

Obstinacy

an instance of being obstinate

Spate

a large number of similar things, especially bad things, happening in quick succession

Spate

a sudden flood in a river

Spate

a sudden or strong outburst

Jockey

a person who rides or drives a horse especially as a professional in a race

Jockey

a person who operates or works with a specified vehicle, device, object, or material

Jockey

to maneuver or manipulate by adroit or devious means

Jockey

to change the position of by a series of movements

Jockey

to deal shrewdly or fraudulently with

Encompass

to include as a part of a whole or group

Encompass

to enfold something completely as if with a covering

Encompass

to form a circle about

Encompass

to travel completely around

Crony: A close friend or companion.

Harangue: A lengthy and aggressive speech.

Promiscuous: Demonstrating or implying an undiscriminating or unselective character.

Subjugate: Bring under domination or control, especially by conquest.

Expendable: Of little significance when compared to an overall design, and therefore able to be abandoned.

Robust: Strong and healthy; vigorous.

Compendium: A collection of concise but detailed information about a particular subject.

Rebuke: Express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their actions.

Buffer: A person or thing that reduces a shock or that forms a barrier between incompatible people or things.

Ramification: A consequence of an action or event, especially when complex or unwelcome.

Quell: Put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force.

Contrive: Create or bring about (an object or a situation) by deliberate use of skill and artifice.

Expatriate: A person who lives outside their native country.