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"Oh, Freedom" Vocab
Word | Definition | Part of Speech | Sentence |
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Segregation | The separation of a group of people based on race, ethnicity, or class. | Noun | Segregation was occurring when the black and white people had to sit in different sections. |
Define | To state the meaning of something. | Verb | The students were expected to define the words on the test. |
Guarantee | To make sure or certain. | Verb | The babysitter was going to guarantee that the kids can go to the store. |
Individual | A particular person separate from a group. | Noun | The students had to do their work individually. |
Activist | A person who takes direct action in support of a cause. | Noun | Many activists fought to end the life of discrimination. |
Protest | A public act to express the view that something is wrong or unfair. | Noun | The girl was going to protest the people were treating black people disrespectfully. |
Discrimination | Unjust behavior toward others based on differences in race, gender, or age. | Noun | Discrimination was being shown when the black people were no allowed in the restroom. |
Integration | The practice of making places or organizations open to people of all races. | Noun | Integration was being shown when both black and white people were allowed to use the restroom. |