Black History Articles Vocab Flashcards


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protest

to make a statement or gesture in objection to something

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determined

having reached a firm decision

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boycott

to participate in a refusal to deal with someone or something to show that they do not approve of it

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inspiring

causing great emotional response

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incite

to stir up, to move to action

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revolution

a sudden, radical, or complete change

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seamstress

a woman whose job is to sew clothing

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comply

to submit or adapt as required

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excerpt

a passage from a book that is copied or selected

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flustered

in a state of agitated confusion

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advocated

to support or argue for a cause or policy

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civil disobedience

refusal to obey government demands or commands with nonviolent methods to get the government to change their rulings

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injustice

violation of the rights of others

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courtesy

considerate, generous, cooperative behavior that shows respect for others

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allot

to assign as a share or portion, to distribute

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route

a course of travel or action

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plague

a cause of irritation

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sabotage

an act or process to try to hurt or stop

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revenue

money earned

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resolve

to reach a firm decision about something

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aftermath

the period immediately following a terrible event

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dignity

the state of being honored, worthy, or esteemed

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firestorm

a raging argument or controversy

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nascent

just coming into existence and beginning to show signs of future success

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feat

an act or deed, accomplishment

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mound

the raised dirt area in the center of the field where the pitcher pitches

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poverty

when one lacks a usual or acceptable amount of money or possessions

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minority

the smaller in number of two groups that make up the whole

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oppression

cruel or unjust use of power over a person

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mar

to spoil or ruin

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insubordination

disobedience to authority

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acquitted

to discharge or release someone completely (forgive)

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potential

something that can develop or become true