Eulogy for Rosa Parks ; Delivered by Oprah Winfrey
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Eulogy for Rosa Parks ; delivered by Oprah Winfrey 1 eulogy a speech or a piece of writing in praise of someone or something Fellow actors delivered moving eulogies at her memorial service. 2 impact a strong effect or impression His father's teaching had a great impact on him. 3 embody be a good example of an idea or quality, to include something Mrs Kim embodies everything I admire in a teacher. 4 stalwart strong and sturdy, unwavering in commitment and support, reliable John is one of Man U's most stalwart supporters. 5 shield a piece of armour consisting of a broad plate The arrow glanced off his shield. 6 hold back make someone or something stop moving forward Police in riot gear held back the demonstrators. 7 folks people in general, one's family It's not fair to say that farming folks are uneducated. 8 esteem value, respect, think highly of someone or something I esteem for his diligence. 9 petite said of woman or a girl, characterized by having a small build She thinks she belongs to petite bourgeoise. 10 delicate easily damaged or broken, small, neat and careful, not too strong That's a delicate problem. 11 personification the attribution of human qualities to things or ideas She looked the personification of elegance. 12 celebrate do something enjoyable to mark a happy occasion It's time to celebrate with your friend. 13 trajectory a curve passes through a set of given point If you throw a heavy object, its natural trajectory tends to b ㄷ a
parabola. 14 worthy admirable, excellent or deserving His behavior was worthy of praise. 15 glance look quickly or indirectly at something I glanced at my watch. 16 reclaim claim something back, seek to regain possession of something He tried to reclaim tax property. 17 marvel feel great surprise or admiration for the quality or something Listeners marvelled at the speed of his drumming. 18 will determination to do something that you have decided to do, even if
it is difficult Even as a boy, Bob had a strong will.