serpentinePronunciation: \ˈsər-pən-ˌtēn, -ˌtīn\ Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French serpentin, from Late Latinserpentinus, from Latin serpent-, serpens Date: 15th century 1: of or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement)2: winding or
turning one way and another <a serpentine road>
cayenne pepper:
Pronunciation: (kī-ěn')
Function: noun
1. plant bearing very hot and finely tapering long peppers; usually red
2. ground pods and seeds of pungent red peppers of the genus Capsicum
centrifuge
Pronunciation: \ˈsen-trə-ˌfyüj\
Function: noun
Etymology: French, from centrifuge centrifugal, from New Latin centrifugus
Date: 1887
1: a machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects
regiment
Pronunciation: \ˈre-jə-mənt, ˈrej-mənt\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Late Latin regimentum, alteration of Latin regimen
Date: 14th century
1: governmental rule2: a military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions
racism
Pronunciation: \ˈrā-ˌsi-zəm
Function: noun Date: 1933
1 : a belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race 2 : racial prejudice or discrimination
apartheid
Pronunciation: \ə-ˈpär-ˌtāt, -ˌtīt\ Function: noun Etymology: Afrikaans, from apart apart + -heid -hood Date: 1947 1: racial segregation; specifically : a former policy of segregation and
political and economic discrimination against non-European groups in the Republic of South Africa
2: separation segregation <cultural apartheid> <gender apartheid>
• destitution• Pronunciation: \ˌdes-tə-ˈtü-shən, • Function: noun Date: 15th century • : the state of being destitute; especially : such extreme want as threatens
life unless relieved • synonyms see poverty
hydroponics
Pronunciation: \ˌhī-drə-ˈpä-niks\
Function: noun plural but singular in construction
Etymology: hydr- + -ponics (as in geoponics agriculture) Date: 1937 • : the growing of plants in nutrient solutions with or without an inert
medium (as soil) to provide mechanical support
Hydroponics grow room
rosin
Pronunciation: \ˈrä-zən,
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French reisine, rosine resin
Date: 13th century
1: a translucent amber-colored resin that is obtained from the oleoresin or deadwood of pine trees - in making varnish
• preamble• Pronunciation: \ˈprē-ˌam-bəl, prē-ˈ\ • Function: noun • Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French preambule, from Medieval
Latin preambulum, from Late Latin, neuter of praeambulus walking in front of, from Latin prae- + ambulare to walk
• Date: 14th century • 1: an introductory statement; especially : the introductory part of a
constitution or statute that usually states the reasons for and intent of the law
archaicPronunciation: \är-ˈkā-ik\ Function: adjective Etymology: French or Greek; French archaïque, from Greek archaïkos, from archaios Date: 1832 1: having the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving
chiefly in specialized uses <an archaic word>2: of, relating to, or characteristic of an earlier or more primitive time : antiquated <archaic legal traditions>
archaic
Archaic Greek Architecture
de jure
Pronunciation: \(ˌ)dē-ˈju> r-ē, (ˌ)dā-ˈyu> r-\
Function: adverb or adjective
Etymology: Medieval Latin
Date: 1611
1 : by right : of right
2 : based on laws or actions of the state <de jure segregation>
Latin, In law: Legitimate; lawful, as a Matter of Law. Having complied
with all the requirements imposed by law.
De jure Segregation refers to intentional actions by the state to enforce racial segregation. The Jim Crow Laws of the southern states, which endured until the 1960s, are examples of de jure segregation. In contrast, de facto racial segregation, which occurred in other states, was accomplished by factors apart from conscious government activity.