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Madam C.J. Walker

Vocal-Unit 14

TermDefinition
abstain (v) to stay away from doing something by one's own choice
allegiance (n) the loyalty or obligation owed to a government, nation, or cause
append (v) to attach, add, or tack on as a supplement or extra item
enumerate (v) to count; to name one by one, list
extort (v) to obtain by violence, misuse of authority, or threats
glum (adj) depressed, gloomy
replica (n) a copy, close reproduction
self-seeking (adj) selfishly ambitious
tally (v) to count up; to keep score; to make entries for reckoning; to correspond or agree (n) a total or score
upheaval (n) a sudden, violent upward movement; great disorder or radical change
accommodate (v) to do a favor or service for, help out; to provide for, supply with; to have space for; to make fit or suitable
amalgamate (v) to unite; to combine elements into a unified whole
commemorate (v) to preserve, honor, or celebrate the memory of
exalt (v) to make high in rank, power, character, or quality; to fill with pride, joy, or noble feeling; to praise, honor
far-fetched (adj) strained or improbable (in the sense of not being logical or believable), going far afield from a topic
responsive (adj) answering or replying; reacting readily to requests, suggestions, etc.; showing interest and understanding
sanctuary (n) a sacred or holy place; refuge or protection from capture or punishment; a place of refuge or protection
submissive (adj) humbly obedient; tending to give in to authority, obeying without protest
taskmaster (n) one whose job it is to assign work to others; one who uses his or her power to make people work very hard
transform (v) to change completely in appearance or form; to make into something else
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