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Vocabulary PPT

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

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

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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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