“Night” Vocabulary PPT

Prejudice (Noun/Verb) * an irrational hatred of a person, group, or race based upon a preconceived opinion or judgment * The prejudice that the girl felt from what she was wearing was rude and aggravating. Synonyms: preconceived idea, prejudgment Antonyms: fairness, approval

Stereotype (noun) * a generalization of a person; a person who is regarded, not as an individual, but as a member of a group or nationality. *The stereotype that all women love shopping isn’t always true. Synonyms: pattern, mold Antonyms: difference

Scapegoat (Noun) * an innocent person, group, or race who is blamed for the general problems of society and punished harshly for them *Even though Jim did not steal your wallet, you are still using him as a scapegoat to cover for your son’s thievery! Synonyms: fall guy, victim

Genocide (NOUN) * the killing of (or the intent to kill) an entire national or ethnic group. * As a result of genocide in the small nation, thousands of children have now become homeless orphans. Synonyms: mass murder, holocaust Antonyms: build, create

Propaganda (Noun) * literature or media designed to influence your thinking or your opinions * The propaganda at the baseball game made everyone want to buy an iced, cold Coke. Synonyms: hype, promotion, “brainwashing” Antonyms: truth

Holocaust ( noun) *destruction by fire *The Holocaust is known as the one of largest devastations on our history. Synonyms: devastation, carnage, catastrophe

Synagogue (Noun) *a Jewish church *The Jewish people met in the synagogue on Saturdays for worship. Synonyms: temple, chapel, house of worship

Cabbala (Noun) *a system of mystical interpretations of the scriptures (to penetrate sacred mysteries and foretell the future) *Young Elie learned about the cabbala from Moishe the Beadle and was thankful for his leadership. Synonyms: book of Jewish magic

passover (Noun) *a Jewish holiday occurring in March or April celebrating the Hebrews escape from Egypt *We realized that the table was set for a Passover meal for a Jewish group of people with matzo, blintzes and lamb. Synonyms: liberation, freedom Antonyms: staying, capture

kapo (Noun) *Jewish prisoners who controlled other Jewish inmates while in the concentration camps in exchange for special treatment from the Germans * The kapos were thankful for the food and shelter, but also felt guilty because of their actions. Synonyms: leaders, chief Antonyms: employee, followe