Wit and Wisdom 5th Grade Module 1 Vocabulary

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Truce

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An agreement of peace between two warring/fighting parties (usually verbal).

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Culture

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The way a group of people lives and understands the world; including culture, beliefs, values, language, rules, etc.

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Conflict

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Disagreement or argument between two opposing sides.

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Sustain

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To provide with the basic needs, to keep something going or living.

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Thriving

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Doing well or being successful.

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Constitution

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A set of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is governed.

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Contract

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A written or spoken agreement that is enforceable by law.

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Beliefs

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Convictions or accepted truths that a person holds.

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Values

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Principles or standards of behavior that are considered important.

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Customs

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Traditional practices or usual ways of doing things in a particular culture.