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HMH G8 Unit 3
Places We Call Home
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| reminisce | to recall one's past thoughts, feelings, or experiences |
| assure | state something in a positive manner, remove doubt |
| ravage | cause serious damage or destruction |
| melodrama | behavior that is characterized by exaggerated emotion |
| convene | come together for a purpose |
| sponsor | to support someone's admission into a group |
| stun | to shock; to daze |
| dispatcher | Sends out vehicles according to a schedule |
| scuffle | a disorderly fight |
| whimper | to sob or let out a soft cry |
| eligible | eligible to be selected |
| assimilate | to blend into or become similar to the prevailing culture |
| capitalize | to take advantage of something |
| unrest | unstable or turbulent condition that is often marked by protests or riots. |