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Vocabulary Entry
colored
|adjective • verb • noun
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A
adjective
Having a color; not black, white, or gray.
Example Sentences
"The colored lights made the party more festive."
"She wore a beautiful colored dress to the event."
"The colored pencils are perfect for drawing."
V
verb
Past tense of color; to add color to something.
Example Sentences
"He colored the picture in with bright crayons."
"They colored their walls with a soothing shade of blue."
"She colored her hair a vibrant red for the summer."
N
noun
A person of a racial or ethnic minority, often used in historical contexts.
Example Sentences
"The civil rights movement fought for equality for colored people."
"In the past, colored individuals faced significant discrimination."
"The term 'colored' has largely fallen out of favor due to its historical implications."