IN PRAISE OF THE “F” WORD

1) validity: a- legality b- soundness

2) semiliterate: lacking the proficiency of a literate person
3) equivalency: likeness; match
4) impediment: obstruction
5) composure: calmness; self-control
6) radical: extensive; major
7) priority: preference
8) resentful: hostile; hateful
9) testimony: a-proof b-declaration about truth
10) motivate: trigger; inspire
11) merit: virtue; worthiness
12) conspiracy: scheme
13) illiteracy: ignorance

THE BORDER ON OUR BACKS

1) scapegoats: a person who is blamed for wrongdoings
2) draconian: harsh; severe
3) repatriation: the return of someone to his own country
4) apartheid: segregation; discrimination
5) bigotry: prejudice; fanaticism
6) dragnet: trap
7) vilification: condemnation; criticism
8) delude: mislead; deceive
9) indigenous: native
10) obliterated: destroy; wipe out
11) traversed: crossed
12) amnesty: pardon
13) remanded: detained
14) complicit: deceitful