Chapter 1
relating to or characterized by anti Semitism; hating Jews
anti-Semitic
Sealed in a completely airtight way
hermetically
Not showing care for the consequences of an action; rash
imprudent
A place or occasion of severe test or trial
crucible
confusion resulting from failure to understand
bewilderment
to leave on country or region to settle in another
emigration
Famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed
notorious
Used as an intensifier, often to qualify a metaphor
veritable
bony: very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
emaciated
Inspiring disgust and loathing; repugnant
abhorrent
exaggerated comedy; something ridiculous
farce
Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together
camaraderie
A metal band, chain, or shackle for fastening someone's hands or ankles.
manacled
Infection of the intestines resulting in severe diarrhea with the presence of blood and mucus in the feces
dysentery
A person who opposes official policy, esp. that of an authoritarian state
Dissident
Extreme poverty; destitution
penury
Recovering from an illness or operation
convalescent
The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly
sanctity
A passionate expression of grief.
lament
A person who helps another commit a crime.
accomplices
Obtained, done, or made by clandestine or stealthy means
surreptitiously
Devoutly religious
pious
Evade or escape from (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skillful or cunning way
eluded
A profoundly wise man
sage
(in South Africa) A policy or system of segregation or discrimination on grounds of race.
Apartheid