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They escaped ________ by moving to a new country where they were free to practice their religion.
persecution
to escape quickly in response to oncoming danger
flee
This is an example of the OPPOSITE of what term?
expressing dislike or contempt for a person
idolizing (idolize)
a synonym for hazard
peril
After a long bike ride through the city, they felt accomplished, but ______, and needed to rest.
weary
to actively resist or argue against something
oppose
In class, Gabi noticed a classmate being unfairly criticized by Alex. Gabi calmly intervened, highlighting the contributions their classmate had made to the team project.
dignity
What is the root word of "persecution?"
persecute
The quality of the product was _______, causing it to break easily after one use.
inferior
a never-ending or infinite amount of time
eternity
An artist leaves their community because their music is considered controversial.
exile
a synonym for commotion
pandemonium
After the earthquake, the survivors faced a difficult __________, struggling to find food, clean water, and shelter in the devastated area.
plight
to use something or someone for selfish gain, often unfairly
exploit
After running a marathon, he felt a sense of relief when he sat down with a cold drink to relax.
respite
In the word subtext, what does the prefix sub- mean?
-the underlying meaning of the text
-the hidden meaning
-the meeting below the surface
The soldiers ______ in shock and disbelief at the sight of the enemy approaching with heavy artillery.
recoil
formally requesting protection in another country from persecution or serious harm in one's home country
(seeking) asylum
A family gathering where differing political views are discussed leads to raised voices and strong emotional reactions.
fraught
Add the suffix "-tion" to a vocabulary term to mean "the state of actively resisting or arguing against something."
opposition