Freedom Walkers Vocab Cards Chp. 1-4

Question 1

Jolted

Answer 1

To cause to move with a sudden jerky motion; to bring to desired state sharply or abruptly.

Question 2

Segregated

Answer 2

Restricted to one group, especially, exclusively on the basis of racial or ethnic membership: set apart from the rest or from each other; isolate or divide.

Question 3

Integration

Answer 3

The act of uniting or bringing together, especially, people of different races; the act of insistence of combining.

Question 4

Boycott

Answer 4

A refusal to buy or use goods and services.

Question 5

Agonized

Answer 5

Experienced great discomfort, pain, or stress.

Question 6

Reproach

Answer 6

To find fault with a person, to be the cause of blame.

Question 7

Scrutiny

Answer 7

A searching investigation including small details.

Question 8

Furor

Answer 8

An uproar; a state of great anger or excitement.

Question 9

Dignity

Answer 9

The state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect.

Question 10

Momentous

Answer 10

Of great importance.

Question 11

Prominent

Answer 11

Standing out so as to be easily seen; important, well-known.

Question 12

Retaliation

Answer 12

Act of returning an injury or wrong.

Question 13

Jubilant

Answer 13

Showing great joy; rejoicing; exultant.

Question 14

Prominence

Answer 14

Standing out as to be seen easily.

Question 15

Advocating

Answer 15

To speak or write in favor of support or urge by argument; recommend publicly.