Night Vocabulary PPT Prejudice NounVerb 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 ID: 772233
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“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