Vocabulary – Ivan Allen, Jr.
Testify
Verb
to declare something that can be taken as evidence under oath in a court of law
Civic
Adjective
Connected with the duties and responsibilities of being a member of a community
Chamber of commerce
Noun
an organization of local businesspeople who work together to promote and protect common interests in trade
Moderate
Adjective
Middle-of-the road, not extreme or radical, seeing both sides of a situation
Integration
Noun
the process of opening a group, community, place, or organization to all, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, or social class
Embroiled
Verb
Involved in conflict, disagreement, or trouble
Unrest
Noun
Social or political discontent or protests, a senst of anxiousness in the community
Reinforced
Verb
To strengthen something, to give something support
Motto
Noun
Rule to live by
Progressive
Adjective
advocating social, economic, or political reform
Franchises
Noun
a professional sports team that is a member of an organized league