persecution – n. the act of continually treating in a cruel and harmful way

pervasive – adj. existing in every part of something : spreading to all parts of something

aspect – n. a part of something

tolerable – adj. good enough to be accepted but not very good

hygienic – adj. relating to being clean and to the things that are done to maintain good health

empathy – n. the feeling that you understand and share another person's experiences and emotions