Black History Month Vocab Flashcards

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Of, or related, to citizens and their relations with each other and the state

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Civil

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2
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To clearly show

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Demonstrate

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3
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Written or printed paper that provides evidence or information

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Document

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4
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To serve as a symbol of; represent something

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Symbolize

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5
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Messy or untidy

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Disheveled

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6
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To show silent resentment

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Sullen

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7
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To supply something gradually

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Instill

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8
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The ability to speak powerfully and persuasively

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Eloquence

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9
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To drive something away

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Dispel

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10
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To summon something

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Evoke

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11
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To remain or stay longer

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Linger

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12
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To coax or urge gently

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Cajole

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13
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To formally withdraw from an organization

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Secede

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14
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A thug or gangster

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Ruffian

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15
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A gift or benefit

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Boon

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16
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To give an overwhelming force

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Succumb

17
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Someone who steals during a riot or war

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Looter

18
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A punishment given in return for a wrong

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Vengeance

19
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The act of celebrating

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Jubilation

20
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A stock of necessary supplies

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Provisions

21
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To overwhelm or crush someone

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Oppress

22
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A large group of people

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Throng

23
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A way of approaching or making use of

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Access