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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.