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Ta-na-e-ka
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| lofty | having or displaying great dignity or nobility |
| shrewd | used of persons |
| grimace | contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state |
| gorge | overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself |
| audacity | aggressive boldness or unmitigated effrontery |
| conflict | an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals) |
| comparsion | the act of examining resemblances |
| contrasting | strikingly different; tending to contrast |
| characterzation | the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features |
| tradition | a specific practice of long standing |