The Freedom Writers Diary - Academic English 3-4

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This is the vocabulary list for the designated reading in Freedom Writers for regular English.
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  1. caricature
    a representation of a person exaggerated for comic effect
    Drawing that exaggerates physical features for humorous effect.
  2. demographic
    a statistic characterizing human populations
    Characteritics of human populations.
  3. depict
    give a description of
    Describe or portray.
  4. integral
    existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
    Being an essential part of something.
  5. meticulous
    marked by precise accordance with details
    Extremely careful and precise.
  6. propaganda
    information that is spread to promote some cause
    Deceptive or distorted information that is systematically spread.
  7. derogatory
    expressive of low opinion
    Expressing a low opinion or negative criticism.
  8. stereotype
    a conventional or formulaic conception or image
    Oversimplified image or idea held by a person or group.
  9. accumulate
    get or gather together
    Gathering or collecting over time.
  10. contour
    a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height
    outline of a figure, body, or mass.
  11. alibi
    proof that someone accused of a crime could not have done it
    Explanation to justify something.
  12. contemplate
    think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes
    To debate or consider.
  13. perpetuate
    cause to continue or prevail
    To continue.
  14. unorthodox
    breaking with tradition or typical norms
    Not conventional or traditional.
  15. amendment
    a statement that is added to a proposal or document
    Revision or alteration to a document or a procedure.
  16. prosecution
    legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
    To bring legal action against a person.
  17. entourage
    the group following and attending to some important person
    Close friends or associates.
  18. empathize
    be understanding of
    To be understanding or sensitive.
  19. solicit
    request urgently or persistently
    To request favors.
  20. persecute
    cause to suffer
    To punished or harass.
  21. nonchalant
    marked by casual unconcern or indifference
    Calm or unconcerned.
  22. plight
    a situation from which extrication is difficult
    Difficult, dangerous, or sad situation.
  23. poignant
    keenly distressing to the mind or feelings
    Relevant.
  24. suffice
    be adequate, either in quality or quantity
    To be enough.
  25. misogyny
    hatred of women
    Hatred of women.
  26. apprehensive
    in fear or dread of possible evil or harm
    Worried that something bad will happen.
  27. engulf
    flow over or cover completely
    To overwhelm or enclose.
  28. exhilarate
    fill with sublime emotion
    To cause to feel happy or energized.
  29. inhibited
    held back or restrained or prevented
    Unable to express feelings or thoughts openly.
Created on Wed Aug 14 15:32:56 EDT 2013 (updated Wed Aug 14 15:39:14 EDT 2013)

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