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ghetto
The Jewish section of a city
Elie
Wiesel lived in a ghetto called
Sighet
.Slide2
anecdote
A short, interesting story about a real incident or person
A good way to start a paper is with an anecdote. Slide3
pious
Devoutly religious
His perfect attendance at church will tell you that he is a pious person. Slide4
ellude
To escape from
The robber eluded police for hours.Slide5
harangued
To aggressively lecture someone at length
Justin was harangued by his parents for his bad grades. Slide6
compulsory
Required by law
It is compulsory that you be in school. Slide7
camaraderie
Mutual friendship among a group of people
The camaraderie among the football team was evident. Slide8
Cynical
Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; untrusting of human sincerity
Sarah’s cynical attitude can be blamed on her injury two years ago. Slide9
imprudent
Not showing care for the consequences of an action
The boys’ decision to drink and drive was rather imprudent. Slide10
dissipate
Disperse or scatter
When the cops showed up, the partygoers dissipated quickly. Slide11
emaciated
To be abnormally thin or weak, especially due to illness or lack of food
To get people to donate money, charities typically show pictures of emaciated children. Slide12
crucible
A place of severe trial or test
Middle school acts as a crucible for many. Slide13
exodus
A mass departure of people
Kristen Stewart is such a actress, I’m surprised there’s not an exodus out of the movie theater. Slide14
transcend
To go beyond the range or limits of something
September 11
th
transcended politics in America. Slide15
apathy
Lack of interest or concern
Some students’ apathy about their grades is shocking. Slide16
poignant
Evoking a sense of sadness
The story of her abuse and eventual rescue was poignant to all who heard. Slide17
curt
Rudely brief
The woman’s curt response gave the man a hint to stop flirting.