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Watsons 4-6
Watsons Go To Birmingham-1963 Chapter 4 - 6 vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| torture | inflict pain as punishment or to force someone to do something |
| welfare | governtment program to help families who don't have enough money for food |
| peon | peasant; unskilled worker usually refering to those of Mexican heritage |
| generous | giving something more than necessary; showing kindness; unselfish giving |
| arrangement | plans or preparations for a future event |
| pomade | good smelling oil used to style hair |
| conscience | inner feeling or voice that acts as a guide; sense of right or wrong |
| wadded | lump or bundle up; crumple |
| hypnotized | spellbound; to take over someone's mind |
| traitor | a person who betrays their country |
| conk | chemically straightened hair style |
| jive | deceitful; worthless |