Question

glossary of a long walk to freedom​

Answer 1

1. Dawned- (of a day) began
2. Pleasantly- giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment; satisfying
3. Besieged- to be surrounded by
4. Dignitaries- a person considered to be important because of high rank or office.
5. Sandstone- sedimentary rock consisting of sand or quartz grains cemented together, typically red, yellow, or brown in colour.
6. Amphitheatre- an open - air theatre
7. Supremacy- the state or condition of being superior to all others in authority, power, or status
8. Deputy- Second in command
9. Sworn- given under oath; determined to stay in the role specified
10. Pledged- committed (a person or organization) by a solemn promise.
11. Assembled- (of people) gather together in one place for a common purpose
12. Confer- grant  
13. Glory- honour
14. Outlaws- because of its policy of apartheid, many countries had earlier broken off diplomatic relations with South Africa  
15. On our own soil- in our own country
16. Possession- ownership
17. Dignity- the state or quality of being worthy of respect.
18. Emancipation- the fact or process of being set free from legal, social, or political restrictions
19. Liberate- free; release
20. Bondage- the state of being a slave
21. Discrimination- being treated differently or unfavourably
22. Deprivation- the damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities in a society
23. Oppression- prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority.
24. Glorious- having, worthy of, or bringing fame or admiration.
25. Reign- rule; govern
26. Awe- amazed
27. Spectacular- beautiful in a dramatic and an eye-catching way
28. Array- an impressive display
29. Troop- soldiers or armed forces
30. Precision- accuracy
31. Bedecked- decorate
32. Unmindful- not conscious or aware
33. Chevron- a pattern in the shape of a V
34. Trail- series; chain
35. Symbolised- be a symbol of
36. Lyrics- the words of a song
37. Despised- hated, had a very low opinion of
38. Overwhelmed- have a strong emotional effect
39. Erected- build; construct
40. Racial domination- when people of one race have power over another race
41. Inhumane-cruel, brutal
42. Overturned- reverse.
43. Unimaginable- difficult or impossible to imagine
44. Patriots- a person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies
45. Apartheid- a policy or system of segregation on grounds of race
46. Profound- very great or intense
47. Unintended- not planned or meant
48. Comrades- a colleague or a fellow member of an organisation
49. Resilience- the ability to deal with any kind of hardship and recover from its effects
50. Defies- refuse to obey
51. Triumph- great victory or achievement
52. Grimmest- very serious or gloomy
53. Glimmer- shine faintly with a wavering light
54. Pushed to our limits- pushed to the last point in our ability to bear pain
55. Reassure- say or do something to remove the doubts
56.  Obligations- a duty or a commitment
57. Civil- courteous and polite
58. Inclination- natural tendencies of behaviour
59. Inevitably- unavoidably
60. Twilight- half-light, semi-darkness
61. Secrecy- the action of keeping something secret
62. Rebellion- the action or process of resisting authority, convention or control
63.  Stream- a small, narrow river
64. Mealies- a maize plant
65. Abided- obeyed
66. Boyhood- the state or time of being a boy
67. Illusion- a false idea or belief

Transitory- not permanent

Yearned- have an intense feeling or longing for something

 Curtailed- reduce; impose a restriction on

Dignity- the state or quality of being worthy of honour or respect

Frightened- afraid or anxious

Monk- a member of a religious community of men typically living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience

Virtuous- having or showing high moral standards

Indivisible- unable to be divided or separated

Prejudice- a strong dislike without any good reason