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Semester 1 Exam
Honors English 10, vocab from BSfYA, WIWPR, TFA
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Reciprocity | A mutual exchange or dependence that benefits both and includes mutual responsibilities |
| Capitalism | Economic system, resources' production is privately owned and price is determined by competition in a free market |
| Kin | Our relatives: all living beings |
| Cultural Appropriation | Disrespectful adoption of a part of culture by a member of a different culture |
| Firekeeper | Makes and maintains ceremonial fire, a sacred position |
| Powwow | A large gathering to honor traditions through song, dance, and feasting |
| Worldview | The way someone thinks about the world |
| Manido | Powerful spirit being |
| Circumnutation | Spirals/curves in a growing plant |
| Monocot | Overgrown grass |
| Symbiosis | Two kinds of organisms live in association that is good for both |
| Four Directions | Honors the N,S,E,W, indigenous people have teachings regarding gifts the directions give |
| Compensatory Growth | When a plant compensates for loss of foliage by quickly growing more |
| Pultice | Soft heated substance spread on cloth then placed on skin to heal a sore or reduce pain |
| Estuary | Where a river flows into the ocean |
| Knowledge Keepers | Hold traditional knowledge taught by elders |
| Utopia | An imagined place or time where everything seems perfect |
| Barrio | A district or suburb of a city |
| Litany | A repetitive listing or grievances |
| Festooned | Decorated |
| Striated | Striped, banded |
| Imperialism | The policy of trying to dominate the economic or political affairs of a weaker country |
| Syncopated | Rhythmical |
| Charlatan | An imposter |
| Diminutive | Small |
| Fervor | Intensity of emotion |
| Affable | Pleasant, friendly |
| Delirious | Wildly excited |
| Euphemism | Substitution a milder word or phrase for one that might be offensive or too harsh |
| Impropriety | Acting improperly |
| Ingratiated | Bringing oneself into another's good favor by conscious effort |
| Precocious | Maturity beyond what is normal for an age |
| Inscrutable | Unable to be understood |
| Vacillated | Wavered in mind; showed indecision |
| Furtive | Acting in a stealthy manner |
| Truncated | Shortened |
| Proclivities | Natural tendencies |
| Harmattan | A hot, dry wind |
| Improvident | Rash, careless |
| Plaintive | Sad |
| Capricious | Impulsive |
| Emissary | Ambassador |
| Dregs | The worst parts |
| Arduous | Difficult |
| Poignant | Moving or touching |
| Valediction | Leaving |
| Fronds | Leaves of plants like ferns and palm trees |
| Feign | Fake |
| Harbinger | Omen of the future |
| Approbation | A favorable opinion about something or somebody |
| Esoteric | Only known by a few; confidential |
| Forsook | Left, abandoned |
| Incipient | Beginning to exist |
| Tumult | Commotion; ruckus |
| Callow | Immature |
| Atonement | Amends |
| Ostracize | To exile |
| Zeal | Enthusiasm |
| Guttural | From the throat |
| Palaver | Talk |
| Superfluous | Unnecessary |
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