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SSVocabulary1
Ms.Calvo Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Earnest (adj.) | characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions |
| Chitlins (African American Soul Food, n.) | small intestines of hogs prepared as food |
| Collard greens (African American Soul Food, n.) | variety of kale having smooth leaves |
| Cower (v.) | Crouch or curl up in fear |
| Oppress (v.) | come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority; cause to suffer |
| Heritage (n.) | practices that are handed down from the past by tradition |
| Doctrine (n.) | a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by a group |
| Lye (n.) | a strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide |
| Furtive (adj.) | marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed |
| Sidle (v.) | move sideways; move unobtrusively or furtively |
| Mossy (adj.) | old fashioned; overgrown with moss |
| Inference (n.) | the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment |
| Clabber (n.) | raw milk that has soured and thickened |
| Churn (v.) | stir vigorously in order to make butter; be agitated |
| Organdy (n.) | a sheer stiff muslin |
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