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This text delves into diverse vocabulary centered around themes such as exodus, bereavement, proselytizing, and the emotional responses associated with loss and regret. Key terms defined include "exodus," referring to mass departures, "bereft," indicative of sorrow from loss, and "proselytizing," which involves efforts to recruit individuals to specific causes or beliefs. The entries also highlight the emotional states associated with these concepts, such as feeling "unscathed," "infirm," or "repentant," providing a rich understanding of human experiences and social contexts.
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Divergent Vocabulary 3 Campagna
exodus • P.242
exodus • a situation where many people leave at the same time
bereft • P.243
bereft • sad because a family member or friend has died
proselytizing • P.243 • the efforts of early missionaries to proselytize the Native Americans of Minnesota were largely unproductive
proselytizing • to recruit someone to join one’s party, institution, or cause
unscathed • P. 245
unscathed • Not hurt
clamor • P. 250
clamor • Loud noise • Strong demand by many people
infirmary • P. 284
infirmary • A place where sick people stay inside a place
hem • P. 284
hem • A border of cloth
cringe • P. 289
cringe • Syn. Cower, shrink, recoil
artifice • P. 292
artifice • Clever device used to trick or deceive
repentant • P. 300
repentant • Expressing sincere regret and remorse