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Farewell to Manzanar
Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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internment | Being forced to stay in a place. Like an internment camp. |
issue | A matter or point of discussion. |
dredge | Brind up. |
impact | Forceful effect. |
naturalization | Admitted to citizenship. |
emigration | Resetting in another country. |
Issei | First generation; born in Japan. |
vigil | Watching. |
precautions | Care taken beforehand. |
marooned | Left in a helpless position. |
chaos | Great confusion or disorder. |
idealist | Person who wants things to be perfect. |
collaborator | Someone who works with the enemy. |
assimilate | Become like others in custom, etc. |
metamorphosis | Change in form or structure. |
premonitions | Warnings of what is to come. |
benevolent | Kindly, charitable. |
guilesess | Honest; straightforward. |
intangible | Not able to be seen or touch. Antynom of t angible. |
obstinacy | Stubborness. |