Module 1 Vocab Flashcard 3

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Migrants

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People in transit for some purpose, such as farm workers seeking employment.

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State of Mind

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Particular emotional or mental condition.

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Parched

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To become dry or thirsty because of extreme heat.

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Smother

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To suffocate, stifle, or suppress.

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Trapped

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Caught in a trap.

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Dust Bowl

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A period during the 1930s when severe drought and poor agricultural practices led to massive dust storms in the Great Plains.

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Metaphor

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A figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn’t literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison.

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Emotional Condition

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A state of feeling that can affect a person's thoughts and behaviors.

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Soothe

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To gently calm or relieve pain or discomfort.

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Coping Mechanism

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Strategies or methods that individuals use to manage stress and difficult emotions.