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American Born Chines
ABC Unit Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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infamous | well-known for being bad; known for evil acts or crimes |
parable | a short story that teaches a moral or spirtual lesson |
vice | a moral flaw or weakness |
indication | something that points out or shows something; a sign |
pinnacle | the best or most important part of something |
faithfully | having or showing support and loyalty |
conscience | a sense of right and wrong |
antiquity | the quality of being old or ancient |
eloquence | the abiliyt to speak or write well |
disciple | one who helps spread the teachings of another; a follower |
jeopardize | to put in danger |
exceptionally | more than average or usual; in an unusual manner |
parameters | limits or boundaries |
invulnerability | the quality of being impossible to harm, damage, or defeat |
pitiable | deserving sympathy |
fervently | exhibiting or marked by great intensity of feeling; zealous |
bountiful | given or provided for abundantly |
impudence | act or manner of disrespect or discourtesy |
diety | god or goddess |
immortality | ability to live forever |
flocked | gathered or moved in a group |
inevitable | sure to happen; unavoidable |
tangible | easily seen or recognized; able to be noticed or touched |
muster | to call forth; rouse |
steed | a spirited or well-bred horse |
emerge | to rise or appear from a hidden place; to come into view |
fidgeted | made a lot of small movements due to nervousness or restlessness |
vagrants | ones who wander or roam, homeless and jobless |
prerequisite | a required prior condition |
pondered | thought about or considered carefully |