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Francia and Martha chapters: Vocabulary

Here are some vocabulary words from the Francia and Martha stories. Please try to match the word with the definition.

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illegalagainst the law
guerillasgangs of people who frighten and kill other people
frightenedscared; afraid
borderthe place where two countries, states, or cities meet
bumpythe opposite of smooth
liarsomeone who doesn't tell the truth
janitorsomeone who cleans buildings
physician's assistantsomeone who helps doctors
consequencesthings that happen because of something else
innocentsomeone who hasn't experienced much in life; opposite of guilty
trusthave faith in
emigratedmoved from one country to another
taking advantage oftreating poorly; exploiting
liberatedmade free
spiritisma religion using witchcraft
negroesblack people
mulattoespeople who are half black and half white
prejudicediscrimination; judging people negatively because of skin color, religion, etc.
jet setrich people who fly to lots of places
insultingsaying mean things
threatenscare; frighten
dictatorsrulers who do not believe in democratic government
unemploymentwhen people don't have enough jobs
strangera person you don't know at all
gratefulappreciative
pursuemove forward and do something
intentionsplans
nervoustense; the opposite of relaxed
permissionallowing someone to do something
embarrassingsomething that someone isn't proud of


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