Obama's Rosa Parks speech

inequity

injustice by virtue of not conforming with standards

rationalize

employ logic or reason

desegregate

open to members of all races and ethnic groups

sweltering

excessively hot and humid; marked by sweating and faintness

commuter

someone who travels regularly to and from work

inertia

the tendency of something to stay in rest or motion

scripture

any writing that is regarded as sacred by a religious group

segregation

the act of keeping apart

ravaged

having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence

caucus

meet to select a candidate or promote a policy

icon

a visual representation produced on a surface

hobble

walk unevenly due to pain, injury, or weakness

weariness

temporary loss of strength and energy from hard work

edifice

a structure that has a roof and walls

conception

the creation of something in the mind

pastor

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

clergy

the entire class of religious officials

creed

any system of principles or beliefs

exploit

use or manipulate to one's advantage

lofty

of imposing height; especially standing out above others