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graphicadj: relating to visual art or involving the use of diagrams or illustrations; very clear and powerful
discretionn: the quality of behaving with caution and good judgment; the ability to keep confidential information confidential; freedom to make responsible decisions based on one’s judgment
brandn: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning
slaven: a person who is, either legally or illegally, owned by someone; a person entirely dominated by some influence or a person
propertyn: a thing or things that belong to someone
shacklen: a metal ring, bar, or other device used to confine, restrain, or limit freedom of movement; a restraint or impediment of any kind
restraintn: a measure taken to prevent someone or something from acting freely or excessively; self-control or moderation; a physical device used to restrict or limit movement
lynchv: to put to death or punish (usually by hanging) without legal authorization or due process, often as an act of mob justice or vigilante action; (noun) a violent punishment, often extrajudicial, in which a mob or group of people seize and kill someone, usually by hanging, as a form of punishment or vengeance
depictv: to illustrate someone or something in a photograph
massiveadj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
attendv: to be present at an event, to go to a place
correspondencen: the letters, emails, etc., especially official or business ones; the quality or state of being the same in amount, number, status
slaveryn: the practice or system of owning, buying, and selling people as property and forcing them to work
portrayv: to depict or describe someone or something in a painting, film, book, or other artistic work
criminaln: a person who has committed a crime
capturev: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
imaginaryadj: existing only in someone’s mind
rallyv: a public meeting of a group of people intended to arouse enthusiasm
occasionallyadv: now and then; sometimes but not often
imageryn: the use of words or pictures in books, photographs, paintings, etc., that produces pictures in the minds of people; the ability to form mental images of things or events
distinctadj: noticeable from something else of a similar type
artifactn: a person-made object, especially one of historical or cultural interest
decidev: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
traditionn: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
kenten: a colorful and intricately patterned fabric originating in Ghana; traditionally worn in a variety of ceremonial and formal contexts
camouflagen: an outward appearance that conceals the underlying essence of something; the way of concealing troops or military equipment so they cannot be seen against the surrounding environment
spandexn: a stretchy synthetic fiber that can be woven into fabric and used in tight-fitting garments such as exercise clothing or underwear
burlapn: a rough, woven fabric made from jute, hemp, or other fibers, often used for making sacks
silkn: a fine, strong, soft, lustrous fiber produced by silkworms in making cocoons and collected to make thread and fabric
satinn: a smooth fabric made of silk or synthetic fibers and characterized by a glossy or lustrous surface and a dull back
toddlern: a young child who has recently learned to walk
infantn: a baby or very young child
policyn: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective
segregatev: to separate or set apart from others, often based on race, gender, or some other characteristic
hoodn: a covering for the head and neck, especially one attached to a garment
residuen: a substance that remains after a process or reaction; a remnant of something that once existed
systemicadj: affecting or related to the whole of something, especially the human body or a society
racismn: prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people based on their membership in a particular ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized
basisn: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
intentionallyadv: in a planned or intended way
votern: a person who votes or has a legal right to vote in a political election
suppressionn: the act of stopping or preventing something from being expressed or revealed
disproportionateadj: too large or too small when compared with something else, or not deserving its importance or influence
representationn: the act of speaking, acting, or being present on behalf of someone officially; a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting
incarceratev: to put or keep somebody in prison or in a place from which they cannot escape
environmentn: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
brutalityn: the quality or state of being cruel or savage
aspectn: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
discriminatev: to treat a person or particular group of people worse or better than another, especially in an unfair way; to recognize or perceive the difference between people or things
blendv: to mix or combine two or more substances
illustratev: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation
capitalismn: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit
grandadj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
wizardn: a person who is skilled in magic or a particular technical field
confederaten: a person who is allied or associated with another person or group, especially in a political or military context; a supporter of the Confederate States of America
millionairen: a person who has material wealth that is valued at more than a million dollars, pounds, euros, etc.
wealthn: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
chatteln: personal property, especially that which is movable and not fixed to land
bogglev: to be overwhelmed or surprised by something; to hesitate or be uncertain about something; to cause someone to feel overwhelmed or surprised
cottonn: a plant that is grown in warm countries and bears bolls containing seeds with soft and long hairs that are made into textile fiber and thread for sewing
cropn: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food
indigoadj: a deep blue or purple-blue color; also, the plant that yields Indigo dye
tobaccon: a plant grown for its leaves, which are dried and processed for smoking or chewing or extraction of nicotine
epiphanyn: a moment of sudden and great realization or revelation; a Christian festival, held on 6 January, celebrating the visit of the three wise men to the infant Jesus
supremacyn: the state, condition, or position of being superior to all others in authority, power, or status
normn: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
acknowledgev: to accept or admit the existence, reality, or truth of something; to accept that someone or something has a particular authority or quality; to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for someone’s help, commitment, etc.;
sowv: to plant seeds in the ground to grow crops or plants; to establish or set in motion
fabricn: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc.
intentionaladj: done, made or performed with purpose and intent
segregationn: the act or process of separating or isolating people, things, or groups based on race, gender, religion, social class, or other characteristics; a political or social system that enforces such separation or isolation
confrontv: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
dismantlev: to take apart or demolish (a structure, machine, system, or the like); to strip off fittings or equipment
uglyadj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at