1. bigotry= bigoted behaviour or beliefs SYN prejudice
e.g. sensational news stories that just encourage bigotry
2. insatiable= always wanting more and more of something
insatiable appetite/desire/demand etc (for something)
his insatiable appetite for power
our insatiable thirst for knowledge
—insatiably adverb
3. tenacious= 01 determined to do something and unwilling to stop trying even when the situation becomes difficult
a tenacious negotiator
► see thesaurus at determined
02 tenacious beliefs, ideas etc continue to have a lot of influence for a long time
a tenacious religious tradition that is still practised in Shinto temples
—tenaciously adverb
—tenacity /təˈnæsəti/ noun [uncountable]
4. manifestation= 1 [countable] a very clear sign that a particular situation or feeling exists
manifestation of
These latest riots are a clear manifestation of growing discontent.
2 [countable, uncountable] the act of appearing or becoming clear
manifestation of
Manifestation of the disease often doesn’t occur until middle age.
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