Rossi's Vocabulary Words

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Anti-Semitism

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Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Hostility or prejudice against Jewish people.

Example: The rise of anti-Semitism during the 1930s had devastating consequences for Jewish communities.

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Anti-Semitic

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Hostility or prejudice against Jewish people.

Example: There were many anti-Semitic people during the Holocaust.

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Dowry

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Part of Speech: Noun

Noun: Property or money brought by a bride to her husband.

Example: She brought a large dowry to the marriage as part of the tradition.

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Hosiery

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Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Stockings, socks, and tights.

Example: She bought a new pair of hosiery for the winter season.

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Convalescent

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: recovering from an illness or operation.

Example: Vladek was sent to a convalescent home to recover after his time as a prisoner of war.

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Pragmatic

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.

Example: Vladek had to make pragmatic decisions to survive as a prisoner of war.

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Ambiguity

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Part of Speech: Noun

Definitions: Uncertainty or inexactness of meaning in language or situations

Example: The film's ending leaves some ambiguity, prompting reflection.

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Resilient

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Able to recover quickly from difficult conditions; tough

Example: Despite facing many challenges, Anne Frank remained resilient.

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Perseverance

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Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delays

Example: The perseverance of the Frank family is one of the central themes.

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Anonymous

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Not identified by name; of unknown name or identity.

Example: The letter was signed with an anonymous name, leaving no clue as to who sent it.