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freedom walkers vocab

Envisioning- To picture mentally, especially a future event

Jolted- To bring to a desired state sharply or abruptly

Reverie -a state of dreamy meditation or fanciful musing; a daydream

Segregated -separated or isolated from others or a main group

Integration- the act of uniting or bringing together, especially people of different races

boycott- To stop buying or using

Accustomed- In the habit of; used to

spunky- full of spirit, courage, and determination

Galvanized -to stimulate, or startle into activity

Reproach -to find fault with, blame

unassailable- unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated scrutiny critical observation or examination

furor -an uproar; a state of great anger or excitement

Ailing -sickly, unwell

Menial- lowly, humble, lacking importance or dignity

dignity- the state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect momentus of great importance

prominent -standing out so as to be easily seen; important, well-known

indiginities -Humiliating treatment

eloquence -fluent or persuasive speaking or writing

despondent -in low spirits from loss of hope or courage perpetuate to cause to continue

provincial- limited in knowledge of the world; narrow-minded

Faltering -start to lose strength or momentum

ultimatum -a final proposal or statement of conditions

composure -calmness

cajoled -persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery

rendered- caused to become, made

agitator -a person who urges others to protest or rebel

inducement -a thing that persuades or influences someone to do something

affirmation- confirmation

retaliation- revenge

jubliant- showing great joy; rejoicing; exultant

eminent -famous

prominence- importance

balk- to refuse stubbornly or abruptly; to stop short and refuse to go on

potnet- power

resonant- strong and deep in tone

advocating- publicly recommend or support deranged insane

grisly- frightful, horrible, ghastly

creed -a set of religious beliefs or principles

abolishing -to do away with, put an end to

turbulent -being in a state of disturbance

obscurity -the condition of being unknown

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freedom walkers vocab

Envisioning- To picture mentally, especially a future event

Jolted- To bring to a desired state sharply or abruptly

Reverie -a state of dreamy meditation or fanciful musing; a daydream

Segregated -separated or isolated from others or a main group

Integration- the act of uniting or bringing together, especially people of different races

boycott- To stop buying or using

Accustomed- In the habit of; used to

spunky- full of spirit, courage, and determination

Galvanized -to stimulate, or startle into activity

Reproach -to find fault with, blame

unassailable- unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated scrutiny critical observation or examination

furor -an uproar; a state of great anger or excitement

Ailing -sickly, unwell

Menial- lowly, humble, lacking importance or dignity

dignity- the state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect momentus of great importance

prominent -standing out so as to be easily seen; important, well-known

indiginities -Humiliating treatment

eloquence -fluent or persuasive speaking or writing

despondent -in low spirits from loss of hope or courage perpetuate to cause to continue

provincial- limited in knowledge of the world; narrow-minded

Faltering -start to lose strength or momentum

ultimatum -a final proposal or statement of conditions

composure -calmness

cajoled -persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery

rendered- caused to become, made

agitator -a person who urges others to protest or rebel

inducement -a thing that persuades or influences someone to do something

affirmation- confirmation

retaliation- revenge

jubliant- showing great joy; rejoicing; exultant

eminent -famous

prominence- importance

balk- to refuse stubbornly or abruptly; to stop short and refuse to go on

potnet- power

resonant- strong and deep in tone

advocating- publicly recommend or support deranged insane

grisly- frightful, horrible, ghastly

creed -a set of religious beliefs or principles

abolishing -to do away with, put an end to

turbulent -being in a state of disturbance

obscurity -the condition of being unknown