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BreadWinner Ch 6-10
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Foreign | of, from, in, or characteristic of a country or language other than one's own |
| Fringe | an edge, border, or decorative trim made of hanging threads or tassels on clothing, rugs, or curtains |
| Gingerly | doing something very carefully, slowly, and gently, usually to avoid making noise, causing pain, or breaking something fragile |
| Stammer | when a person’s speech gets stuck, making it hard for them to get words out smoothly |
| Gruff | a person or voice that sounds rough, low, and a little bit grumpy or stern |
| Disguise | a special costume, mask, or outfit you wear to hide who you are, making you look like someone or something else |
| Embedded | something is stuck, fixed, or hidden firmly inside something else, becoming a permanent part of it |
| Curse | Curse |
| Vendors | a person, business, or machine that sells goods or services. |
| Embroidery | the art of decorating fabric by sewing colorful designs, patterns, or pictures onto it using a needle and thread |
| Distinctive | having a special feature, look, or sound that makes something or someone easy to recognize and different from everything else |
| Dawdle/dawdling | moving or doing tasks too slowly and wasting time instead of getting things done |
| Relent/relented | to finally give in, soften, or change your mind after being strict, stubborn, or harsh about something |
| Latrine | a simple toilet, often just a hole in the ground or a basic outhouse, used in places without modern plumbing like campgrounds, hiking trails, or during emergencies |
| Collide | to crash, bump, or slam into something else with force |
| Routine | a special, predictable plan you follow every day, like a checklist for your morning or bedtime. |
| Escort | a person, vehicle, or group that goes along with someone to guide, protect, or accompany them to a destination |
| Gesture /gesturing | a movement you make with your hands, arms, face, or body to talk without using words. |
| unearth | to dig something up out of the ground or to discover/find something that was hidden, lost, or forgotten |
| sever | to cut something completely off or to break a connection entirely |