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Obama's youth initiative

Vocabulary

defined by

(here) created because of; concerned with

outrage

anger and shock

have the odds stacked against

be very unlikely to succeed due to difficult surrounding circumstances

cited

mentioned information from a particular source

heart-breaking

causing a lot of sadness

identify with

understand someone's situation and feelings due to experiencing a similar situation

task force

group of people brought together to carry out a particular mission