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E9 Historical Speech
Vocabulary words for "I Have a Dream" and FDR's Speech
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abdicated | v. fail to fulfill a responsibility |
| arduous | adj. requiring strenuous effort |
| creed | n. a system of a religious belief |
| degenerate | v. decline mentally, physically, or morally |
| evanescent | adj. soon passing out of sight or memory |
| exhortation | n. an address strongly urging someone to do something |
| feasible | adj. possible to do easily |
| hallowed | adj. holy |
| impel | v. drive or force someone to do something |
| inextricably | adv. inseparably |
| languish | v. suffering or losing vitality |