WorksheetsUnit 1- RItes of Passage
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
accent (noun)
way of speaking typical of a particular group of people, especially in a specific region
a style of music originating from a specific culture
a type of clothing associated with a particular region
a method of cooking unique to a geographical area
Paz, mucha paz...mucho amor.
Spanish for "Peace, much peace, and above all, much, much, much, much, love."
Spanish for "War, little war, and no love."
Spanish for "Happiness, much happiness, and little love."
Spanish for "Silence, much silence, and no love."
throstles, jenny wrens; jack squalors (noun)
small mammals
small songbirds, thrushes, wrens, and swallows
large birds of prey
colorful parrots
convinced (verb)
made someone feel sure of something
caused doubt in someone's mind
encouraged someone to change their opinion
made someone feel indifferent
moccasins (noun)
soft shoes traditionally made from animal hide
hard shoes made from synthetic materials
sandals made from rubber
boots made from leather
exultation of larks (noun)
British spelling of exaltation, extreme feeling of happiness or triumph
A type of bird found in North America
A musical term for a joyful song
A term used for a group of owls
viejos (noun)
Spanish word meaning 'young'
Spanish word meaning 'old'; used here as slang for 'old people'
Spanish word meaning 'new'
Spanish word meaning 'elderly'
sage (noun)
type of herb
a type of fruit
a cooking technique
a kind of spice
cafecito (noun)
black coffee
espresso
latte
cappuccino
conversing (verb)
talking to another person
arguing with someone
listening attentively
ignoring someone
abide (verb)
stay with
leave behind
ignore completely
move away
tia (noun)
Spanish word meaning 'aunt'
Spanish word meaning 'sister'
Spanish word meaning 'mother'
Spanish word meaning 'friend'
reacting (verb)
to respond to a stimulus
to ignore a situation
to create a new situation
to analyze a problem
cricket (noun)
A ball-and-bat game in which two sides compete on a rectangular field with targets called wickets at each end.
A team sport played on a circular field with a net in the center.
A water sport involving boats and paddles.
A game played with a round ball and two teams trying to score goals.
reminisce (verb)
taking time to enjoy recalling past events
forgetting past experiences
planning future events
analyzing current situations
refuse (noun)
trash; waste
recyclable materials
valuable items
leftovers
nel pastel (interjection)
Mexican slang phrase meaning "no way"
A type of dessert in Mexico
An expression of surprise
A greeting in Mexican culture
Lakota (adjective)
belonging to a Native American tribe from the northern portion of the Great Plains region (present-day North and South Dakota).
a term used to describe a type of traditional Native American dance.
referring to the geographical features of the Rocky Mountains.
a style of pottery originating from the southwestern United States.
vision quest (noun)
a type of visual impairment
a journey to find a lost object
in some Native American cultures, a difficult search for spiritual guidance
a quest for knowledge in academic settings
mija (noun)
short for the Spanish words mi hija, meaning "my daughter"; used as a term of endearment
a type of traditional Spanish dance
a common Spanish greeting
a popular Spanish dish made with rice
