Vocabulary – Andrew Young
Icon
Ambassador
Appoint
Pivotal
Desegregation
Instrumental
Assassinated
Glossary
Icon; noun, somebody famous for something: somebody or something widely and uncritically admired, especially somebody or something symbolizing a movement or field of activity
Ambassador; noun, a diplomatic official of the highest rank sent by one country as its long-term representative to another
Desegregation; verb, to put an end to a customary or enforced separation of ethnic or racial groups in a place or institution, e.g. in a workplace or school
Assassinated; verb, to kill somebody, especially a political leader or other public figure, by a sudden violent attack
Appoint; verb, to select a person or a group of people for an official position or to do a job
Pivotal; adjective, vitally important, especially in determining the outcome, progress, or success of something
Instrumental; adjective, playing an important part in achieving a result or accomplishing a purpose