| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Prejudice | A preconceived usually unfacorable idea |
| Racism | discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another race |
| Sterotype | a fixed idea about the members of a particular group of people that does not allow for any indivdulaity |
| Assimilate | become similar to one's environment |
| Stupor | the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens |
| Erratic | having no fixed course |
| Indictment | an accusation of wrongdoing |
| Indifference | lack of interest |
| Vindicated | cleared of accusation |
| Unobtrusive | not readily noticeable, inconspicuous |
| Tentative | under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon |
| Furtive | Sly, Shifty |
| Futile | producing no result or effect |
| Heathenism | Barbaric morals or behavior |
| Forlorn | sad and lonely; wretched; desolate |
| Dejection | depression or lowness of spirits |
| Insinuate | to suggest or hint slyly |
| Coquette | a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men |
| Eccentric | a person with an unusual or odd personality |
| Prim | Formally precise or proper |
| Cliche | a trite or obvious remark |
| Plaintive | expressing sorrow; mournful |
| Implore | to beg earnestly for |
| Presumably | by reasonable assumption |
| Rebuffs | a blunt or abrupt repulse or refusal, as to an offer |
| Nonplussed | filled with bewilderment |
| Exuberance | joyful enthusiasm |
| Amiable | agreeable; lovable; warmly friendly |
| Facetious | humorous, not meant seriously |
| Ludicrous | exciting laughter; ridiculous; farcical; absurd |
| Ominous | menacing; threatening |
| Flippant | lacking proper seriousness |
| Wrought | Formed |
| Precarious | Dependent on circumstances beyond ones controls |
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