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March book one by John Lewis
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| conducive | tending to bring about; being partly responsible for |
| inaguration | the ceremonial induction into a position |
| sharecropper | a tenant farmer who owes a portion of each harvest for rent |
| righteousness | the quality of adhering to moral principles |
| congregation | group that habitually attends a particular place of worship |
| eulogy | a formal expression of praise for someone who has died |
| desegregation | incorporation of a formerly excluded group into a community |
| integrated | designated as available to all races or groups |
| principle | a fundamental truth or a foundational belief that acts as a guide for behavior, a system, or a process |
| watershed | an event marking an important historical change of course |
| theological | relating to the study of religion and religious belief |
| suit | a matching set of garments, typical a jacket and trousers, made from the same fabric and color, worn together for formal or business occasions |
| dominate | be larger in number, quantity, power, status, or importance |
| reconciliation | the reestablishment of cordial relations |
| eradicate | destroy completely, as if down to the roots |
| eerie | strange or frightening |
| moratorium | suspension of an ongoing activity |
| conspicuous | standing out so as to be clearly visible |
| jubilant | feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph |
| discrimination | unfair treatment of a person or group based on prejudice |
| euphoric | characterized by a feeling of well-being or elation |
| progressive | individuals or communities that were more open and forward thinking regarding racial equality and civil rights in the segregated South |
| segregation | the action or state of setting someone or something apart from others |
| prejudice | preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience |
| inspiration | the act of arousing to a particular emotion or action |