Lesson Two Vocabulary Words Story: My Brother Martin

Injustice Unfair treatment of a person or thing. The student was upset at the injustice of not having a snow day.

numerous Including or made up of a large number. The sky was filled with numerous stars.

The act of segregating or the condition of being separated. segregation The act of segregating or the condition of being separated. Laws of segregation once kept African American and white Americans separate.

nourishing Helping to promote life, growth, or strength. Water and sunlight are nourishing for a plant.

captured To hold by force or skill. The yarn captured the kittens attention.

The man’s dream was to win the lottery. Something hoped for. The man’s dream was to win the lottery.

encounters An unexpected meeting with a person or thing. He had several encounters with a snake.

The girl preferred the brightly colored boots over the black boots. To like better The girl preferred the brightly colored boots over the black boots.

She could not recall how to get back to the park. To remember. She could not recall how to get back to the park.

example Something or someone that should be copied. A firefighter is an example of someone who shows bravery.