assassinate - v. to kill (someone, such as a famous or important person) usually for political reasons
ambitious - adj. having a desire to be successful, powerful, or famous
cruel - adj. causing or helping to cause suffering
segregation - n. the practice or policy of keeping people of different races, religions, etc., separate from each other
gender - n. the state of being male or female
consumer - n. a person who buys goods and services
disarray - n. a lack of order; a confused or messy condition