Black History Month Vocab

Question 1

Of, or related, to citizens and their relations with each other and the state

Answer 1

Civil

Question 2

To clearly show

Answer 2

Demonstrate

Question 3

Written or printed paper that provides evidence or information

Answer 3

Document

Question 4

To serve as a symbol of; represent something

Answer 4

Symbolize

Question 5

Messy or untidy

Answer 5

Disheveled

Question 6

To show silent resentment

Answer 6

Sullen

Question 7

To supply something gradually

Answer 7

Instill

Question 8

The ability to speak powerfully and persuasively

Answer 8

Eloquence

Question 9

To drive something away

Answer 9

Dispel

Question 10

To summon something

Answer 10

Evoke

Question 11

To remain or stay longer

Answer 11

Linger

Question 12

To coax or urge gently

Answer 12

Cajole

Question 13

To formally withdraw from an organization

Answer 13

Secede

Question 14

A thug or gangster

Answer 14

Ruffian

Question 15

A gift or benefit

Answer 15

Boon

Question 16

To give an overwhelming force

Answer 16

Succumb

Question 17

Someone who steals during a riot or war

Answer 17

Looter

Question 18

A punishment given in return for a wrong

Answer 18

Vengeance

Question 19

The act of celebrating

Answer 19

Jubilation

Question 20

A stock of necessary supplies

Answer 20

Provisions

Question 21

To overwhelm or crush someone

Answer 21

Oppress

Question 22

A large group of people

Answer 22

Throng

Question 23

A way of approaching or making use of

Answer 23

Access