persecute – v. to treat (someone) cruelly or unfairly especially because of race or religious or political beliefs

exterminate – v. to destroy or kill (a group of animals, people, etc.) completely

snipe – v. to shoot at someone from a hidden place

homogenous – adj. made up of the same kind of people or things

momentous – adj. very important; having great or lasting importance

epitome – n. a perfect example; an example that represents or expresses something very well

perpetrate – v. to do (something that is illegal or wrong)