| A | B |
|---|
| cauterize | to burn or sear to destroy diseased tissue |
| embody | to represent in human form |
| ingratiate | to gain another's favor by deliberate effort |
| inundate | to cover with water; to overwhelm |
| locomotion | the power to move from place to place |
| tarry | to delay |
| historical context | the ideas and details from an author's time that influence his work |
| conquistador | conquerors, especially those of Mexico and Peru in the 16th century |
| primary source | document or physical object which was written or created during the time under study |
| ascertain | to find something out for certain |
| calamity | an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster |
