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.