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Hiroshima Vocab 1
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10th Grade
04/21/2010

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Term

Anarchy(n.)

 

Definition

A state of society without government or law.

syn: chaos, rebellion

ant: order, rule

Anarchy in California would possibly lead to looting.

 

Term

Annihilation(n.)

 

Definition

The state of being annihilated; extinction; destruction.

syn:decimation, demolishment, demolition, destruction.

ant:confirmation , establishment

The Annihilation of Hiroshima left a huge mess of destroyed buildings and landscape.

Term
Arduous(adj.)
Definition

Requiring great exertion; laborious; difficult

syn:exhausting, backbreaking

ant:easy, motivating

Moving the 2 ton stone was arduous to the small child.

Term
Atrocious(adj.)
Definition
 

Extremely or shockingly wicked, cruel, or brutal.

syn: awful, bad, barbaric, beastly

ant: inoffensive

The serial killer committed an atrocious crime of killing innocent people.

 
Term
Catastrophe(n.)
Definition

A sudden and widespread disaster

syn:devastation, disaster

ant:benefit, blessing

Hurricane Katrina was a huge catastrophe killing millions and damaging lots.

 

Term

Chaos(n.)

 

Definition
A state of utter confusion or disorder; a total lack of organization or order.
syn: anarchy, disorganization
ant: calm, harmony, normality, order, organization
The world would be chaos without a government taking care of issues.
 
Term
Conspire(v.)
Definition

To agree together, esp. secretly, to do something wrong, evil, or illegal.

syn: cooperate, devise

ant: disagree

In Julius Caesar, the conspirators conspired on killing Caesar.

 

Term

Doctrine(n.)

 

Definition

 

A particular principle, position, or policy taught or advocated, as of a religion or government.

syn: proposition, regulation, rule

ant: disbelief, heterodoxy, skepticism, unbelief

The Bible is an example of a doctrine of Christianity. 

Term
Heinous(adj.)
Definition

Hateful; odious; abominable; totally reprehensible.

syn: offensive, outrageous, raunchy

ant: glorious, good, lovely, magnificent, wonderful

The student told the teacher to be quiet which was a heinous action.

 

Term
Hysteria(n.)
Definition

An uncontrollable outburst of emotion or fear, often characterized by irrationality, laughter, weeping, etc.

syn: agitation, delirium, excitement

ant: calm, control, sereneness

The girl broke out in a hysteria of laughter after the boy made a funny joke.

Term
Imminent(adj.)
Definition

Likely to occur at any moment.

syn:  approaching, expectant

ant: distant, doubtful, far, future, later

The bombing of Hiroshima was imminent with no warning. 

 

Term

Incipient(adj.)

Definition

Beginning to exist or appear; in an initial stage.

syn: basic, beginning

ant: developed, grown, mature

Bruises incipient in 2 or 3 days after injury.

Term

Mitigate(v.)

 

Definition

 

To lessen in force or intensity, as wrath, grief, harshness, or pain; moderate.

syn: reduce, relieve

ant: aggravate, incite, increase, intensify, irritate, worsen

The woman mitigated her back ache by massaging her back.

Term

Mutilate(v.)

 

Definition

To injure, disfigure, or make imperfect by removing or irreparably damaging parts.

syn: deface, disable, disfigure

ant: fix, mend, repair

The babies who are born next to bomb testing areas are more likely to be mutilatated.

Term
Pact(n.)
Definition

An agreement, covenant, or compact

syn: alliance, arrangement, bond

ant: disagreement

The students formed a pact, promising not to be mean to any other students. 

Term
Serenity(n.)
Definition
the state or quality of being serene, calm, or tranquil; sereneness.
syn: calmness, composure, cool
ant: agitation, disruption
Yoga is based on having serenity in one's soul.
Term
Subjugation(v.)
Definition

To bring under complete control or subjection; conquer; master.

syn: chains, enslavement

ant: freedom, independence

Back in the days of segregation and slavery, slaves were held under subjugation.

Term
Turmoil(n.)
Definition

A state of great commotion, confusion, or disturbance; tumult; agitation; disquiet.

syn: agitation, commotion , anxiety

ant: calm, harmony, order, peace

The city of Hiroshima went into turmoil after the bomb was dropped.

Term
Unify(v.)
Definition

To make or become a single unit; unite

syn: affiliate, ally, associate, band

ant: mixed, seperated

The band unified to create music.

Term

Withdraw(v.)

Definition

To draw back, away, or aside; take back; remove.

syn: eliminate, exfiltrate, exit

ant: remain, stay

In order to withdraw money from a bank account, one must have money in their account.

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