An Ordinary Man Vocabulary list - HMH Section of Text

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Conflict

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A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.

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Genocide

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The deliberate and systematic destruction of a racial, political, or cultural group.

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Militia

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A military force that is raised from the civil population to supplement a regular army in an emergency.

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Refuge

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A condition of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or trouble.

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Rhetoric

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The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, often utilizing figures of speech and other compositional techniques.

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Exhortation

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An address or communication emphatically urging someone to do something.

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Prejudice

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Preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience; often involves negative attitudes toward a group.

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Illusion

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A thing that is or is likely to be wrongly perceived or interpreted; a deceptive appearance.

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Descent

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The origin or background of a person in terms of family or nationality; also refers to the act of moving downwards.

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Allegiance

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Loyalty or commitment to a group or cause, often involving a pledge of loyalty to a governing body or leader.