They Call Me Guero - Vocab. Part 1 (pgs. 1-21)

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ancestors

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n. people from one’s family that were part of an earlier, or older, generation.

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bank

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n. the ground at the edge of a river.

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lullaby

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n. a soothing song or melody, meant to put a baby or child to sleep.

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passport

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n. an official document that shows one is a citizen of a particular country.

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literal

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adj. referring to the exact, or true, meaning of a word or phrase; not figurative.

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heritage

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n. the traditions, achievements, beliefs, etc., that are part of the history of a group or nation.

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roots

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n. the basic cause, source, or origin of something.

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quarantine

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n. a state of enforced isolation designed to prevent the spread of disease.

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checkpoint

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n. a place where travelers are stopped for inspection.

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limbo

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n. a state of uncertainty or neglect.