India Unit Vocab Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Caste | Hinduism. any of the social divisions into which Hindu society is traditionally divided, each caste having its own privileges and limitations, transferred by inheritance from one generation to the next |
Class | a social stratum sharing basic economic, political, or cultural characteristics, and having the same social position |
Subcontinent | a large, relatively self-contained landmass forming a subdivision of a continent |
Outcast | a person who is rejected or cast |
Legacy | anything handed down from the past, as from an ancestor or predecessor |
Enlighten | to give intellectual or spiritual light to; instruct; impart knowledge to |
Tradition | the handing down of statements, beliefs, legends, customs, information, etc., from generation to generation, especially by word of mouth or by practice |
Monsoon | the seasonal wind of the Indian Ocean and southern Asia, blowing from the southwest in summer and from the northeast in winter |
Meditation | continued or extended thought; reflection; contemplation |
Reincarnation | the belief that the soul, upon death of the body, comes back to earth in another body or form |
Isolate | to set or place apart; detach or separate so as to be alone |
Innovation | something new or different introduced |
Pariah | any person or animal that is generally despised or avoided |
Reverence | a feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe; veneration |
Bronze | any of various alloys consisting essentially of copper and tin, the tin content not exceeding 11 percent |
Conquer | to acquire by force of arms; win in war |
Invasion | an act or instance of invading or entering as an enemy, especially by an army |
alms | money or food given to poor people. |
ascetic | characterized by or suggesting the practice of severe self-discipline |
edict | an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority |
guru | a spiritual leader who helps to lead a change |
Dalai Lama | The spiritual leader of the Tibetan people |
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