serpentine Pronunciation: \ ˈ sər-pən- ˌ tēn, - ˌ tīn\ Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French serpentin, from Late Latin serpentinus, 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 serpent

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: \ ˈ sen-trə- ˌ fyüj\ Function: noun Etymology: French, from centrifuge centrifugal, from New Latin centrifugus Date: : a machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effectscentrifugal

regiment Pronunciation: \ ˈ re-jə-mənt, ˈ rej-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: \ ˈ rā- ˌ si-zəm Function: noun Date: : 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- ˈ pär- ˌ tāt, - ˌ tīt\ Function: noun Etymology: Afrikaans, from apart apart + -heid -hood Date: : 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 separationsegregation

destitution Pronunciation: \ ˌ des-tə- ˈ tü-shən, Function: noun Date: 15th century : the state of being destitute; especially : such extreme want as threatens life unless relieveddestitute synonyms see povertypoverty

hydroponics Pronunciation: \ ˌ hī-drə- ˈ pä-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: \ ˈ rä-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: \ ˈ prē- ˌ am-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

archaic Pronunciation: \är- ˈ kā-ik\ Function: adjective Etymology: French or Greek; French archaïque, from Greek archaïkos, from archaios Date: : having the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses 2: of, relating to, or characteristic of an earlier or more primitive time : antiquated antiquated

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Archaic Greek Architecture

de jure Pronunciation: \( ˌ )dē- ˈ ju ̇ r-ē, ( ˌ )dā- ˈ yu ̇ r-\ Function: adverb or adjective Etymology: Medieval Latin Date: : by right : of right 2 : based on laws or actions of the state Latin, In law: Legitimate; lawful, as a Matter of Law. Having compliedMatter of Law 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.SegregationJim Crow Laws