Strong opinions; ideas believed to be true.

To affect directly.

Ideas about what is important and how to live in a way that is good or right.

Usual or accepted practices of social groups.

having wealth, success, or good fortune.

Doing well or being successful.

One's native country or region.

To provide with the basic necessities of life; to keep something going or existing.

Up from below (definition of sub-)

down, away from (definition of de-)

Argument or fight between two opposing sides.

An agreement between two opposing sides; a document that explains the terms of the agreement.

An area of land given to Native Americans by the U.S. government as payment for taking the land of their original homes. The government forced Native Americans to move to and live on reservations.

Words that are clear and easy to understand.

To pay attention to: to take notice.

An agreement by warring parties to stop fighting.

Felt great sadness.

To give up; to give in to another's power or demands.

Poor, not having enough property, money, or food.

Less than what is needed; not enough.

Mislead; failed to fulfill as in hopes, needs, or expectations.

Using the law to treat others fairly.

Badly or wrongly (definition of mis-)

Freedom to do or say what one thinks or feels.