Amnesty International: Syria Killed Thousands in Hangings

extermination - n. the act of destroying and killing

sham - adj. something that is not what it appears to be and that is meant to trick or deceive people

massacre – n. the violent killing of many people

response - n. answer

adequate – adj. enough for some need or requirement

sanitation – n. the process of keeping places free from dirt, infection, disease, etc., by removing waste, trash and garbage, by cleaning streets, etc.

rampant – adj. growing quickly in a way that is difficult to control