the harlem renaissance

frantic

desperate or wild with excitement, passion, fear, pain, etc; frenzied

embankment

mound of earth or stone built to hold back water or support a roadway

stout

strong in body; sturdy

lulled

calmed or soothed by a gentle sound or motion

liberty

condition of being free from control by others

heritage

something that is handed down from one’s ancestors or from the past; something that comes or belongs to one by reason of birth

effigy

a representation or image, especially sculptured, as on a monument; a crude representation of someone disliked, used for purposes of ridicule

increment

something added or gained; addition; increase

caper

a prank or trick; a silly stunt or activity

duration

the time during which something continues or exists