vocab
Published on Mar 18, 2016
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
CASTE SYSTEM
a social class in Hindu society
synonyms :: rank, standing, position
In the caste system you cannot move classes, you stay in the same class for life.
MERCHANT
someone who sells things
synonyms :: trader, dealer, broker
The merchant that worked in the store sold all types of canned goods.
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TRADITIONAL
according to custom
synonyms :: long-established, customary, ritual
It was the Hindu tradition that Gandhi's wife was chosen for him as a child.
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PETITIONS
letters signed by many people
synonyms :: appeal
The people of the city signed a petition to help convince the government to stop the waste of water.
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PASSIVE RESISTANCE
working against something without using violence
synonyms :: civil disobedience, nonviolent resistance
Gandhi used passive resistance instead of violence to help free India from the British government.
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SATYAGRAHA
the policy of nonviolent resistance to encourage political reform
synonyms :: passive resistance, nonviolent
Gandhi created and taught his followers the ways of Satyagraha and they helped him get India freedom.
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ATONE
to make up for
synonyms :: repent, make good
To atone for his sins Gandhi fasted for 3 days.
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DHOTI
a cloth worn by Hindu
synonyms :: none
Gandhi wore a dhoti instead of buying European made suits.
DEVOTED
strongly loyal
synonyms :: loyal, faithful, true
Gandhi was very devoted to his religion and his political cause.
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SELF-SUFFICIENT
able to take care of all things without help
synonyms :: self-sustaining, self-reliant, self-supporting
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INAUGURATION
a formal beginning
synonyms :: commencement, initiation, induction
At an inauguration for a president they are sworn in to office.
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BETRAYED
was unfaithful to
synonyms :: deceive, double-cross, mislead
When she betrayed her best friend by lying to her their friendship was over.
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