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

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What are roots?

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Roots are the part of a plant that holds it firmly in the ground. Figuratively, in 'They Call Me Güero', it refers to your relatives or where you come from.

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What is a checkpoint?

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A checkpoint is a place where someone is stopped to be examined or looked over.

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What does battered mean?

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Battered means damaged or worn down because of overuse.

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What is lore?

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Lore refers to traditional knowledge or belief passed down through families that often teaches a lesson.

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What does limbo mean?

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Limbo is a place of uncertainty.

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What is heritage?

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Heritage refers to the traditions, achievements, beliefs, and values that are passed down from previous generations.

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What is quarantine?

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Quarantine is a state of isolation in which a person or animal that has been exposed to infectious or contagious disease is placed.

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What is a citizen?

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A citizen is a legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth.

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What is a resident?

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A resident is a person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis.

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What is a lullaby?

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A lullaby is a soothing song used to lull a child to sleep.