English II (on-level): Vocabulary for "Montgomery Boycott"

Write meaningful sentences for each of these vocabulary words:

• Coercion (n): the act of compelling someone to do something by force or authority


• Coherent (adj): logical; making sense; understandable


• Degrading (adj): intended to cause dishonor or disgrace


• Militant (adj): aggressive or combative


• Panic (n): a sudden overwhelming fear that produces irrational behavior and often spreads quickly through a group of people


• Spontaneous (adj): happening without planning, preparation, or intention; spur of the moment


• Struggle (n): a war, fight, or any a goal requiring a lot of effort to accomplish or achieve


• Tactic (n): a planned action or maneuver to reach a specific goal; apiece of a larger strategy.


• Tempo (n): the characteristic rate, rhythm, or pattern of work or activity


• Unoccupied (adj): empty; vacant; deserted

For instance, if the vocabulary word was:

Boycott (v): to abstain from buying or using; to refuse to patronize a business or service

a meaningful sentence would be:

David and I agreed to boycott McDonald's; we're not going to eat there until they bring back the McRib permanently.

Due: Wednesday, Feb. 1st.