Maus Vocab Chapters 1-4

Textiles (noun)

• Fabrics or materials that are woven or knitted, typically used in making clothing and other fabric items.

• A type of clothing made from synthetic fibers.

• A process of dyeing fabrics to create patterns.

• A method of sewing fabrics together to create garments.

Synagogue (noun)

• A Jewish house of worship, often having facilities for religious education.

• A place where Christians gather for worship and community activities.

• A building used for secular meetings and events.

• A type of school for teaching religious texts.

Hemorrhage (noun and verb)

• Excessive bleeding, particularly internal bleeding.

• A type of surgical procedure.

• A condition caused by low blood pressure.

• A medication used to treat blood clots.

Rabbi (noun)

• A Jewish religious leader or scholar, especially one who teaches Jewish law.

• A type of traditional Jewish food.

• A Jewish holiday celebrated in the spring.

• A ceremonial garment worn by Jewish men.

Parshas (noun)

• A type of Jewish prayer

• A portion or chapter of the Torah that is read during Jewish worship services.

• A Jewish holiday celebrated in the spring

• A ritual performed during the Sabbath

Gefilte Fish (noun)

• A traditional Jewish dish made of ground fish, often served as an appetizer.

• A type of dessert made with chocolate and nuts.

• A popular Italian pasta dish served with tomato sauce.

• A spicy Indian curry made with lentils.

Genocide (noun)

• The systematic extermination of a specific group of people based on their race or ethnicity.

• The deliberate killing of a large number of people from a particular nation or ethnic group with the aim of destroying that group.

• A political strategy to eliminate opposition through imprisonment or exile.

• A large-scale, organized effort to promote peace and reconciliation among different communities.

Drafted (army)

• To be selected or enlisted in the military, usually involuntarily, through a government process.

• To volunteer for military service willingly and enthusiastically.

• To be discharged from military service due to medical reasons.

• To receive a promotion within the military ranks.

Wehrmacht (noun)

• The unified armed forces of Nazi Germany, which included the army, navy, and air force.

• A political party in Germany during the 1930s.

• A type of military strategy used in World War II.

• The name of the German economy during the Nazi regime.

Cataract (noun)

• A clouding of the lens in the eye, leading to decreased vision.

• A condition where the eye becomes overly dry and irritated.

• An infection of the outer layer of the eye.

• A type of eye surgery to correct vision.