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TermPart of speechDefinitionSentence
Collard Greens noun African American Soul food; cabbage with no heart Collard Greens and chitlins are the best.
Cower verb to crouch in fear the children cowered as the ghost came near.
Oppress verb keeping a person or group in a position of power controls the less powerful in cruel and unfair ways. An illegal system oppresses working people in an abusive way.
Heritage noun Something that is inherited. My family's heritage will be passed down through all the kids.
Doctrine noun Belief that has been taught. The Monroe Doctrine helped expand the borders of the United States
Lye noun A solution used for cleaning. Be careful using Lye in Science class since it's poisonous
Furtive Adjective Secretive they spent a furtive day together without their parents knowing.
Sidle verb walk sideways; walk in a timid manner. She sidled up the narrow hallway.
Mossy Adjective covered in moss the old rock looked mossy. It must be slippery too.
Inference noun A conclusion It was a reasonable inference that the burner was on, since the pot of water was boiling
Clabber noun Curdle; Milk that has been clotted on souring. They gave me a bucket of thick clabber to take to the hogs
Churn verb to whisk; swirl; agitate. the cream ripened before it churned.
Organdy noun Fabric used for women's clothing. Her Organdy blouse looked expensive.
Earnest Adjective showing sincerity or seriousness. an earnest student always studies hard.
Chitlins noun African American Soul food; large intestines from a hog. It's best to eat Chitlins with rice.
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