genocide*

noun

1. The systematic and widespread extermination or attempted extermination of a national, racial, religious, or ethnic group.

2. The systematic killing of a racial or cultural group.

3. The systematic killing of substantial numbers of people on the basis of ethnicity, religion, political opinion, social status, or other particularity.

holocaust*

noun

1. Great destruction resulting in the extensive loss of life, especially by fire.

2. The genocide of European Jews and other groups by the Nazis during World War II.

3. A massive slaughter.

obvious*

adjective

1. Easily perceived or understood; apparent. 

2. Easily seen through because of a lack of subtlety; transparent.

* The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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