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What term is often used metaphorically to describe a feeling of being overwhelmed?
What term is often used metaphorically to describe a feeling of being overwhelmed?
Which word describes something overwhelming in its intensity and comes from the French word 'delouger'?
Which word describes something overwhelming in its intensity and comes from the French word 'delouger'?
Which term is used to imply that something has become so powerful or stressful that it feels like it's suffocating you?
Which term is used to imply that something has become so powerful or stressful that it feels like it's suffocating you?
What word describes a sudden surge of water that comes crashing into shore and can be used to represent an overwhelming situation?
What word describes a sudden surge of water that comes crashing into shore and can be used to represent an overwhelming situation?
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Which term refers to something that hits hard and fast, leaving little time or room to prepare?
Which term refers to something that hits hard and fast, leaving little time or room to prepare?
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'Dictatorial' refers to a person who acts as if they have absolute power over others, using what methods?
'Dictatorial' refers to a person who acts as if they have absolute power over others, using what methods?
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Which of the following words best describes a person who tries to control others' actions and decisions?
Which of the following words best describes a person who tries to control others' actions and decisions?
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According to the passage, which of these states is not necessarily negative?
According to the passage, which of these states is not necessarily negative?
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What does the passage say can lead to growth and resilience?
What does the passage say can lead to growth and resilience?
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Which of the following words describes a ruler who has complete power in their country, usually in a cruel and unjust way?
Which of the following words describes a ruler who has complete power in their country, usually in a cruel and unjust way?
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According to the passage, which of the following can have detrimental effects on mental health and overall well-being?
According to the passage, which of the following can have detrimental effects on mental health and overall well-being?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary related to oppression and overwhelming can elicit strong emotions and reactions. These words often convey feelings of helplessness and anguish experienced by individuals who feel they have been treated unfairly due to their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ability, or other characteristics. Here is a list of words that capture these concepts:
Overwhelming
- Smothering: This term is often used metaphorically to describe a feeling of being overwhelmed. It implies that something has become so powerful or stressful that it feels like it's suffocating you.
- Avalanche: An avalanche can refer both literally to a massive amount of snow falling down a mountain or figuratively to an overwhelming situation.
- Tidal wave: Similar to an avalanche, this phrase describes a sudden surge of water that comes crashing into shore—and similarly, something that occurs suddenly and with great force.
- Deluge: Like a flood, a deluge is overwhelming in its intensity. The word comes from the French word "delouger," meaning to pour out.
- Onslaught: When an onslaught hits, it hits hard and fast, leaving little time or room to prepare.
Oppressive
- Heavy-handed: This term refers to someone or something that uses excessive force or directness, especially when dealing with others.
- Dictatorial: A dictatorial person acts as if they have absolute power over others, using authoritarian methods.
- Domineering: Someone who is domineering tries to control other people's actions and decisions.
- Dominant: A dominant person is controlling or assertive in their behavior using power gained through strength or intelligence.
- Authoritarian: Authoritarians believe that obedience and submission to authority figures is more important than individual freedom.
- Despot: A despot is a ruler who has complete power in their country, usually in a cruel and unjust way.
These words can help convey the feelings of being overwhelmed or oppressed, but it's also worth noting that these states aren't necessarily negative. Sometimes feeling overwhelmed or experiencing pressure can lead to growth and resilience. Similarly, being under the influence of someone else's will isn't always bad if it leads to positive outcomes for both parties involved. However, excessive control and overwhelming stress can have detrimental effects on mental health and overall well-being.
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Description
Test your knowledge of vocabulary related to oppression and overwhelming emotions with this quiz. Explore words that convey feelings of helplessness and anguish experienced by individuals treated unfairly due to various characteristics like race, gender, and more.
