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Module 1 Vocabulary
Wit and Wisdom Module 1 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| culture | the way a group of people lives and understands the world, including its ideas, beliefs, and values |
| beliefs | strong opinions; ideas believed to be true |
| impact | to affect directly |
| values | ideas about what is important and how to live in a way that is good or right |
| customs | usual or accepted practices of a social group |
| prosperous | having wealth, success, or good fortune |
| thriving | doing well or being successful |
| homeland | one's country or region of origin |
| sustained | provided with the basic necessities of life; kept (something) going or existing |
| sub- | up from below |
| de- | down, away from |
| conflict | an argument or fight between two opposing sides |
| treaty | an agreement between two opposing sides; a document that explains the terms of the agreement |
| reservation | an area of land given to American Indians by the U.S. government as payment for taking the land of their original homes. The government forced American Indians to move to and live on reservations. |
| plain words | Words that are clear and easy to understand |
| heed | To pay attention to; to take notice of |
| truce | An agreement by warring parties to stop fighting |
| grieved | Felt great sadness |
| surrender | To give up; to give in to another's power or demands |
| poverty | Poor; not having enough property, money, or food |
| inadequate | Less than what is needed; not enough |
| betrayed | Mislead; failed to fulfill as in hopes, needs, or expectations |
| justice | Using the law to treat others fairly |
| mis- | badly or wrongly |
| liberty | freedom to do or say what one thinks or feels |