VOA慢速英语:Two Nations: Black America and White America

state – n. the things that affect the way something is or happens; the characteristics of a situation

familiar – adj. frequently seen, heard or experienced

disparity – n. a noticeable and often unfair difference between people or things

proficiency – n. a high degree of competence, skill or expertise

gap – n. a difference between two people, groups or things

achievement – n. something that has been done or achieved through effort; a result of hard work

essential – adj. extremely important and necessary

exclude – v. to prevent someone from doing something or being a part of a group; exclusion - n

discrimination – n. the practice of unfairly treating a person or group of people differently from other people or groups of people

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