Vocabulary: The Vietnam War

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Cosi Dictionary Vietnam War - a conflict, starting in 1954 and ending in 1975, between South Vietnam (later aided by the U.S., South Korea, Australia, the Philippines, Thailand, and New Zealand) and the Vietcong and North Vietnam. Occupational Therapy - a form of therapy in which patients are encouraged to engage in vocational tasks or expressive activities, as art or dance, usually in a social setting. Soporific - something that causes sleep, as a medicine or drug. Lithium - the substance in its carbonate or citrate form used in the treatment or prophylaxis of bipolar disorder or mania. Jerusalem - a city in and the capital of Israel: an ancient holy city and a centre of pilgrimage for Jews, Christians, and Muslims; divided between…show more content…
Communists - a person who is regarded as supporting politically leftist or subversive causes. Imperialism - the policy of extending the rule or authority of an empire or nation over foreign countries, or of acquiring and holding colonies and dependencies. North Vietnam - that part of Vietnam N of about 17° N; formerly a part of French Indochina; separate republic 1954–75. Aristocrats - a member of an aristocracy, especially a noble. A person who has the tastes, manners, etc., characteristic of members of an aristocracy. Galileo - (Galileo Galilei) 1564–1642, Italian physicist and astronomer. Pantomime - the art or technique of conveying emotions, actions, feelings, etc., by gestures without speech. A play or entertainment in which the performers express themselves mutely by gestures, often to the accompaniment of…show more content…
Catatonia is a syndrome seen most frequently in schizophrenia, characterized by muscular rigidity and mental stupor, sometimes alternating with great excitement and confusion. Terminal - situated at or forming the end or extremity of something Orphanages - an institution for the housing and care of orphans. Twit- to taunt, tease, ridicule, etc., with reference to anything embarrassing Fuss - a display of unnecessary or excessive excitement, activity, or interest Right wing - members of a conservative or reactionary political party, or those opposing extensive political reform Nut - any of various devices or ornaments resembling a nut. * a block, usually of metal and generally square or hexagonal, perforated with a threaded hole so that it can be screwed down on a bolt to hold together objects through which the bolt passes * a dry fruit consisting of an edible kernel or meat enclosed in a woody or leathery shell Funny farm - a psychiatric hospital. Paper tiger - a person, group, nation, or thing that has the appearance of strength or power but is actually weak or ineffectual. Stalks - a stem, shaft, or slender supporting part of

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