| A | B |
|---|
| catechism classes | formal classes in religious instruction |
| elective | an optional academic course inschool |
| raza style | Soanish; in the familiar manner that local Chicanos greet each other |
| saludo de vato | Spanish; greeting between Chicano buddies |
| ese | Spanish; a slang term used when addressing someone; as in, "Hey man." |
| scowl | to look angry by drawing the wyebrows together and frowning |
| quiver | to shake with a slight, rapid movement |
| ferocity | extreme fierceness; intensity |
| conviction | a strong belief; assuredness |
| linger | to continue to stay; delay leaving |
| trudge | to walk heavily; plod |
| portly | stout or overweight |
| Bonjour | French; Good day |
| Tres bien, Parlez-vous francais? | French; very good. Do you speak French? |
| bluff | to mislead or deceive; to fake |
| Le bateau est sur l'eau | French; The boat is on the water. |
| sheepishly | with a bashful or embarrassed look |
