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Unit 3 Lit/Lang
Jack.B vocab words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Etiquette | acceptable manners and behaviors |
| immortal | the ability to live forever |
| Melting Pot | A place where a variety of races, cultures or individuals change (or melt) into one culture |
| mediation | an attempt to settle a dispute by stepping in and trying to help |
| spectacle | remarkable sight |
| delicacies | something delightful or pleasing |
| monarchy | a form of government in which the ruling power is in the hands of one person |
| suppressed | to put down by authority or force |
| boughs | a branch of a tree, especially one of the bigger ones |
| scrutiny | close examination or study |
| trodden | to trample or crush under foot |
| thatched | material, such as straw, twigs or leaves used to cover roofs |
| lavishly | generously plentiful |
| mortified | ashamed, deeply embarassed |
| metamorphosis | a total change in shape or form |
| bestowed | to present as a give, give |
| advocates | supporters or defenders |
| prestigious | much admired and sought after |