Letter From Birmingham Jail Vocabulary.pdf

Vocabulary in context

1. Letter From Birmingham Jail
Vocabulary
Martin Luther King

2. ●Read the sentences and identify the meaning
through the context.
●Work on Word Network.
●Use the vocabulary in a paragraph.

3. Injustice
Many people protested against the injustice of segregation laws.
It is our duty to fight against injustice wherever it exists.

4. “ Noun” Unfair treatment .

5. Mutuality
The idea of mutuality means that what affects one person can affect
everyone.
Strong friendships are built on mutuality and respect.

6. “ noun” A shared feeling or experience between
two or more people.

7. Segregation
Segregation in schools was common before civil rights movements.
The new law helped to end racial segregation in public spaces.

8. “ noun” The separation of people based on race,
gender, or other differences.

9. Oppressor
The oppressor did not want to give up power to the people.
History has shown that oppressors are eventually defeated by justice.

10. “ noun” A person or group that treats others in a
cruel or unfair way.

11. Deplore
He deplores violence and always promotes peace.
Many leaders deplored the unfair treatment of workers.

12. “Verb” To strongly disapprove of something.

13. Moratorium
The government declared a moratorium on new construction.
The protestors demanded a moratorium on unfair labor practices.

14. “Noun” A temporary stop or suspension of an
activity.

15. Lamentably
Lamentably, many people ignored the suffering of others.
The teacher lamentably announced that the trip was canceled.

16. “Adv” In a way that expresses sadness or regret.

17. Ordeal
Surviving jail was a tough ordeal for many civil rights activists.
The hikers went through a terrible ordeal during the storm.

18. “Noun” A difficult or painful experience.

19. Complacency
His complacency made him ignore the growing issues in his
community.
We must not let complacency stop us from fighting for justice.

20. “Noun” A feeling of being satisfied with the way
things are, often without noticing problems.

21. Estrangement
The new law helped to end the estrangement between communities.
His estrangement from his family made him feel lonely.

22. “Noun” The feeling of being separated from others
or not feeling part of a group.

23. Gainsay
No one can gainsay the importance of equal rights.
It is hard to gainsay facts supported by strong evidence.

24. “Verb” To deny or argue against something.

25. Conscience
His conscience would not allow him to ignore injustice.
She followed her conscience and spoke up for the truth.

26. “Noun” A person’s sense of right and wrong.