november Flashcards
what does circulation mean?
the number of copies sold of a newspaper or magaxine in a certain time period
what does clamor mean?
noisy shouting, a strong and loud demand or to make a loud noise or demand
what does forlorn mean?
poor condition or sad, lonely and miserable
what does picket line mean?
a line of people protesting a buisness, institution or organization
what does scab mean?
workers who cross a picket line and continue to work when others are on a strike
what does strike mean?
workers refruse to do their work unless the owner of their company agrees to a certain demands or to take part in a strike
what does trolley mean?
a type of transportation for getting around the city
what does blatant mean?
very obvious in a offensive way
what does demonstration mean?
an action or public gathering in which people display group feelings about a person or cause
what does disadvantage mean?
something that makes someone have a less chance to succeed than others
what does march mean?
an organized walk by a large group of people to support or protest something
what does protest mean?
a statement or action that shows disapporval or objection
what does sit-in mean?
a type of protest a way that people can show that they are against something
what does vigil mean?
peiod of time where people gather in a place and remain quiet to honor someone or a sad event
what does imperative mean?
absolutely necessary and important, demands attention or action