Civil Rights Literature Vocabulary

Practice vocabulary flashcards covering terms, definitions, parts of speech, and key texts from Civil Rights literature, including 'I Have a Dream', 'A Call for Unity', and 'Letter from Birmingham Jail'.

forbearance

Patience or self-control (noun).

untimely

Badly timed; poorly timed (adjective).

incite

To stir up or cause (verb).

commend

To praise or approve of (verb).

convictions

Strong beliefs or values (noun).

friction

Conflict or tension (noun).

sanction

Official approval or permission (noun).

prosperity

Good fortune, success

hallowed

Holy, sacred

tribulations

Great trouble or misery

redemptive

serving to make amends

oppression

Cruel or unjust treatment by others

exalted

Elevated or lifted up

cognizant

Fully aware of something or knowing what is happening

provincial

Having a narrow, limited view of the world

pathos

Using strong feelings, like sadness, anger, or pity to convince someone of an idea.

paradoxical

Something that seems completely opposite or impossible at first, but actually makes total sense.

ordinance

An official law, rule, or regulation enacted by a local city or town government.

indicative

Serving as a sign, signal, or proof that something exists or is happening.