The New Negro Glossary

by Alain Locke

The New Negro Glossary

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Prejudice

bigotry

Concession

admission

Creditable

admirable

Reveal

discover

Discerningly

wise

Intimidation

strong-arming

Emancipation

freedom

Buoyancy

ability to recover quickly

Hurdle

block

Warrantable

justifiable

Boll weevil

a small insect

Toll

a tax

Fuse

combine

Clientele

clients

Desirability

wisdom

Errant

bad

Permeate

transfuse

Solidarity

feeling of unity

Abrupt

downright

Aftermath

effect

Extenuate

explain

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