ela vocab Flashcards
abolitionist
someone who wants to end slavery
suffrage
the right to vote in public elections
social reform
movement created to end justice gradually
Domestic institution
system created by the government related to the home and housework
cargo
goods that are transported or shipped
bodily affliction
something that causes pain or suffering to the body
abolish
formally put to an end
earnestly
with sincerity and intent:seriously
brethren
my brothers
solemnly
with deep sincerity
deliverance
the action of being rescued or set free
autobiography
a story about a persons life written by that person
authentic
not false or copied genuine
seldom
not often rarely
deemed
considered in a specific way
intimation
hint or clue
cudgel
a short, thick stick used as a weapon
impertinent
not showing proper respect rude
hinder
block or put something in the way of
contrary
something opposite or different from something else