Mary Church Terrell's speech represents African American struggle.
Cryptic: Puzzling, Obscure
Balmy: Temperate, Soothing
Quarry: Prey, Target
Retribution: Punishment, Revenge
Coveted: Desirable, Longed For
I am pretty sure that it is it welcome
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I think it is compound or complex! Maybe, but it might be complex. I am 70% on the complex.