Refugee Vocabulary

Front

Gaunt

Back

Extremely thin from hunger or exhaustion.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

Promenade

Back

A public area on which people walk or stroll for pleasure.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

Condolences

Back

An expression of sympathy especially toward one suffering from grief or sorrow.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Front

Intimidate

Back

To fill with fear.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

Escorted

Back

Accompanied for protection.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

Bodega

Back

A small grocery store, especially in a Spanish-speaking neighborhood.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

Recoil

Back

To draw back in fear or surprise.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

Catatonic

Back

A state of unresponsiveness or immobility.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Front

Elation

Back

A feeling of great joy or pride.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

Sluicing

Back

To wash or pour water over something.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C