Watsons-Civil Rights Vocab #2

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What does 'tolerate' mean?

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To accept or endure something unpleasant.

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What does 'haphazardly' mean?

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In a random or careless way.

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What does it mean to 'emulate' someone?

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To imitate or copy them.

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What does 'pervasive' mean?

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Spreading widely throughout an area or group.

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What does it mean to 'eavesdrop'?

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To secretly listen to someone else's conversation.

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What is the definition of 'civil rights'?

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The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality.

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What does 'discrimination' mean?

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The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people.

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What does 'advocate' mean?

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To publicly support or recommend a particular cause or policy.

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What does 'segregation' mean?

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The action or state of setting someone or something apart from others.

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What does 'inequality' mean?

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The state of not being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.