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Zionism |
A national movement of Jews that support |
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Occupation |
the action,state or period of occupying of being occupied by military force |
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Melancholy |
Sadness, depression |
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Degradation |
the act of lowering someone to a less respected state |
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Poignant |
sharp or poinant in taste or smell |
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Pogrom |
organized persecutions and massacres, often officially prompted, of a minority group |
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Appropriate |
suitable or proper in the circumstances |
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Capitulation |
the action of surrendering or ceasing to resist an opponent or demand |
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Superfluous |
unnecessary or needless |
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Enhance |
a movable article of personal property |
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Placard |
a notice put up in a public place |
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Tram |
a trolley or cable car |
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Cum Laude |
to graduate with honours |
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Florin |
a foreign coin of gold or silver |
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Hypochondria |
excessive preoccupation with one's health |
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Vital |
absolutely necessary or important; essential |
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Accord |
an official agreement o treaty |
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Monotonous |
dull, tedious and repetitious |
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Concentration |
a close gathering of people or things |
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Chattel |
a movable article of personal property |
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Pique |
a feeling of irritation or resentment |
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Fanatic |
excessive passion or support |
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Ludicrous |
causing laughter because of absurdity; ridiculous |
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Surreptitious |
kept secret; especially because it would not be approved of |