Night Ch. 4 Vocabulary Flashcard

Front

What does 'manacled' mean?

Back

A shackle for the hand; handcuff

Front

What is a 'gallows'?

Back

A wooden frame for hanging condemned persons

Front

What is a 'cauldron' used for?

Back

Boiling

Front

What does 'evoke' mean?

Back

To bring or recall to the conscious mind

Front

What does 'meek' mean?

Back

Humble in spirit or manner

Front

What is the significance of the term 'dehumanization'?

Back

The process of depriving a person or group of positive human qualities.

Front

What does 'survivor's guilt' refer to?

Back

The feeling of guilt that a person experiences after surviving a traumatic event that others did not.

Front

What is a 'concentration camp'?

Back

A place where large numbers of people are detained under harsh conditions, often without trial.

Front

What does 'resistance' mean in the context of oppression?

Back

The act of opposing or standing against an oppressive force.

Front

What is the meaning of 'atrocity'?

Back

An extremely wicked or cruel act, typically involving physical violence or injury.