Unit 4: Week 3: Take Action

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  1. anticipation
    expecting with confidence of fulfillment
    Frederick was eager to hear the abolitionist speakers and traveled to the meeting with anticipation.
  2. defy
    resist or confront with resistance
    If he dared to defy his “master” in any way, he was punished.
  3. entitled
    qualified for by right according to law
    Perhaps it was his love of words, along with his courage, that inspired Frederick to reach for the kind of life he was entitled to have.
  4. articulate
    characterized by clear expressive language
    Frederick was a stirring speaker, articulate and outspoken.
  5. neutral
    not supporting or favoring either side in a dispute
    It was impossible to listen to his powerful words and remain neutral.
  6. outspoken
    given to expressing yourself freely or insistently
    Frederick was a stirring speaker, articulate and outspoken.
  7. reserved
    set aside for the use of a particular person or party
    In addition to giving speeches, Frederick had time reserved for his writing.
  8. seek
    make an effort or attempt
    In 1838 Frederick sought his freedom by escaping to the North.
  9. unequal
    poorly balanced or matched in quantity or value or measure
    It published articles not only about the antislavery cause, but also about the unequal status of women.
  10. abolition
    doing away with a system or practice or institution
    He had read about the abolition movement in William Lloyd Garrison's newspaper, The Liberator.
Created on Wed Jul 08 11:27:16 EDT 2020 (updated Thu Jul 09 14:35:34 EDT 2020)

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