Extensive Reading-Book D Unit 48 (E)

boycott

a situation in which one refuses to be involved
The boycott of the airline pilots caused large delays in travel.

brutality

a very harmful, damaging action
The case of police brutality showed that police officers are not always kind.

civil rights movement

a movement by people to gain equality under the law
The civil rights movement helped make major changes in the society.

confrontations

a tense meeting or a clash
The confrontation between the manager and the employee harmed the image of the company.

convey

to show, to demonstrate
He conveyed his message by making a public speech and by writing a letter.

desegregation

the elimination of a situation in which people are kept separate
desegregation led to a more unified country.

dictated

to speak or give orders in a demanding way
My boss dictated what we had to do that day.

disobedience

a situation in which one does not obey the rules
Civil disobedience in the form of a violent protest gained the attention of the governor.

effectiveness

producing a desired effect or outcome
The effectiveness of the new medicine has not been proven by the Food and Drug administration.

incarcerated

to put in prison
The judge incarcerated the criminal for repeat offenses.

inspired

to influence or motivate
The preacher inspired me with his wonderful sermon.

instrumental

having critical or crucial means
Her book was instrumental in getting the situation changed in congress.

nonviolent

without violence
nonviolent protests often have a larger impact than violent ones.

preacher

a person who delivers a public sermon
The preacher was popular for giving energetic sermons.

prejudice

a judgment which causes injustice or damage
Although prejudice is common, it is not good.

protest

a display of disagreement
Thousands of people lined the streets to protest animal cruelty.

realized

to happen, to occur
The protests were realized by thousands of people around the country.

riots

an uprising, a massive fight
The prison riots claimed the lives of both inmates and prison officials.

segregated

to separate from others
The group was segregated because of the color of their skin.

theology

the study of God and the relationship of God to the world
Many preachers have a degree in theology.