English Vocab-The Roots of Rap

Atrocious

disgusting/horrible

conventional

traditional/usual. (Not new, original, or unusual)

Denigrate

Insult/ruin the reputation of

Dominate

Take over/take control

Futile

Useless

Genealogy

Family history/ancestory

Impoverished

extremely poor

Jargon

Slang/words used by a group of individuals that others cant understand

Legitimate

real/lawful/valid

Patron

A person who supports another person.

Pertinent

clear/intense/relevant (relating to the matter at hand)

Tempo

The speed at which music should be played.