Module 3: "Roberto Clemente"

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  1. endeavor
    a purposeful or industrious undertaking
    Theories aside, the young man demonstrated a supreme love of baseball while aiming for excellence in every chosen endeavor.
  2. protege
    a person who receives support from an influential patron
    He inquired about one of the players and was surprised to discover that this was Marin's protege.
  3. minority
    a group of people who differ from a larger group
    Five African Americans currently played for Brooklyn, and the management feared fan reaction if more minorities joined the roster.
  4. relegate
    assign to a lower position
    Therefore, Roberto was relegated to the Montreal farm team.
  5. slur
    a negative or offensive remark about someone
    When the rookie heard racial slurs against opposing players, he knew that similar comments also were being directed at him.
  6. versatile
    having great diversity or variety
    The Pirates slowly acquired new, more capable players, and the right fielder began to build his reputation as one of the game's strongest and most versatile talents.
  7. berate
    censure severely or angrily
    Yet, the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award eluded him, and he felt berated by the press.
  8. tribute
    something given or done as an expression of esteem
    In 1966, Roberto won the MVP award, an unusual tribute considering that the Pirates placed third in their division.
  9. realize
    make real or concrete; give reality or substance to
    One of Roberto's greatest dreams was realized through the tragedy.
  10. memorial
    a recognition of meritorious service
    Thousands of memorial gifts arrived, generating enough money to build the Ciudad Deportiva, where Puerto Rican boys could cultivate their talents under the guidance of professional athletes.
  11. cultivate
    foster the growth of
    Thousands of memorial gifts arrived, generating enough money to build the Ciudad Deportiva, where Puerto Rican boys could cultivate their talents under the guidance of professional athletes.
  12. waive
    do without or cease to hold or adhere to
    The National Baseball Hall of Fame also waived its rules to "prematurely" admit Roberto on August 6, 1973.
Created on Tue Oct 06 15:50:30 EDT 2020 (updated Wed Oct 07 13:40:01 EDT 2020)

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