VOA慢速英语:Affirmative Action Case Returns to the Supreme Court

controversial – adj. relating to or causing much discussion, disagreement, or argument

affirmative action – n. the custom of improving the educational and job opportunities of members of groups that have not been treated fairly in the past because of their race, sex, etc.

discriminate – v. to unfairly treat a person or group of people differently from other people or groups

merit – n. the quality of being good, important, or useful

racial quota – n. a numerical requirement for hiring, promoting, admitting and/or graduating members of a particular racial group

complain – v. to report that you are unhappy or sick, or that you do not like something