The Hate U Give

The Hate U Give Glossary

persona

the aspect of someone's character that is presented to or perceived by others

philosophical

relating or devoted to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence

morgue

a place where bodies of deceased persons are kept, especially to be identified or claimed

atrium

an open-roofed entrance hall or central court

retaliation

the action of returning a military attack; counterattack

thug

a violent person, especially a criminal

bougie

aspiring to a higher social class. Derived from "bourgeois," or middle/upper class

notorious

famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed

rationalize

attempt to explain or justify (one's own or another's behavior or attitude) with logical, plausible reasons, even if these are not true or appropriate

casualty

a person killed or injured in a war or accident

blasphemous

sacrilegious against God or sacred things; profane

grafitti

writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place

radical

a person who advocates thorough or complete political or social reform; a member of a political party or part of a party pursuing such aims

engulf

(of a natural force) sweep over (something) so as to surround or cover it completely

remorse

deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed

douse

pour a liquid over; drench

wrath

extreme anger

increment

an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale

activism

the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change

piece

a gun, knife, or other weapon