I am Malala Vocab 3

Hysterical

uncontrollably emotional

Distraught

distracted; deeply agitated

Premonition

a feeling of anticipation of or anxiety over a future event, a forewarning

Banter

an exchange of light, playful, teasing remarks; good-natured raillery

Clamor

a loud uproar, as from a crowd of people

Vulnerable

capable of or susceptible to being wounded or hurt

Propaganda

information, ideas, or rumors deliberately spread widely to help or harm a person, group, movement, institution, nation, etc.

Frantic

desperate or wild with excitement, passion, fear, pain, etc.; frenzied

Vulgarity

characterized by ignorance of or lack of good breeding or taste

Distribute

to divide and give out in shares

Hibernation

to withdraw or be in seclusion

Secularism

the view that public education and other matters of civil policy should be conducted without the introduction of a religious element

Nominal

being trifling in comparison with the actual value; minimal

Edict

a decree issued by a sovereign or other authority

Gala

a festive occasion; celebration; special entertainment

Advocacy

the act of pleading for, supporting, or recommending

Negotiate

to deal or bargain with another or others

Charlatan

- a person who pretends or claims to have more knowledge or skill than he \n or she possesses; quack

Bewilderment

a state of being completely puzzled or confused; perplexed

Halal

(of an animal or its meat) slaughtered or prepared in the manner prescribed by \n Islamic law

Solace

comfort in sorrow, misfortune, or trouble; alleviation of distress or discomfort

Traumatize

to produce physical or psychological injury or pain

Political

of, relating to, or involving the state or its government

Asylum

a temporary refuge granted political offenders, especially in a foreign embassy

Rehabilitation

to restore to a condition of good health, ability to work, or the like

Lament

to feel or express sorrow or regret for

Besieged

to crowd around; crowd in upon; surround

Daunting

to overcome with fear; intimidate