Unit 2 Vocabulary Flashcards

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Jamona

Back

A type of fruit or a term used in some cultures to refer to an older woman who is single.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

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Alcapurrias

Back

A Puerto Rican fritter made of green bananas and stuffed with meat.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

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Crochet

Back

A handicraft in which yarn is made up into a patterned fabric by looping yarn with a hooked needle.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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Theme

Back

The subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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Embrace

Back

To hold someone closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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Opulent

Back

Ostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

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Imperialism

Back

A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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Ominous

Back

Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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Resentment

Back

A feeling of anger, bitterness, or displeasure towards someone or something that is considered unfair, wrong, or insulting.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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Taunt

Back

A remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4