| A | B |
|---|
| affect | to change something in some way |
| conflict | when things do not agree |
| contribute | to give something with others. Synonym: give |
| disrespect | when you are rude to someone. Synonym: rude |
| generation | people who are about the same age |
| motivation | the reason you act or think a certain way. Synonym: reasons, drive |
| privilege | something special that someone is allowed to have. Synonym: favor |
| responsible | when it is your duty to take care of something |
| hang out | relax together |
| Mission | a city at the southern tip of Txas |
| Dijo | he said (in Spanish) |
| me dijo Mrsw. Sanchez | Mrs. Sanchez told me (in Spanish) |
| bien codo con su pool | He's selfish about his pool |
| plain stingty | not generous at all |
| taking a dip | going swimming |
| composition | combination of images and ideas |
| mejor que regresen manana | it's better if you come back tomorrow |
| saps | foolish kids |
| gypped | cheated, robbed |
| dangling the carrot in front of our eyes | getting us to work by promising a reward |
| angling for | making plans to get |
| politico | politician |
| got dibs on | had the first choice of |
| kept his word | did what he had promised |
| dunk | slam the basketball into the hoop |
| little three on three | small game of basketball with three players on each team |
| Pues | well |
| come to a standstill | stopped |
| shot out of | jumped quickly from |
| este vato! | this dude! this guy! |
| a right | something you are allowed to do without questions or conditions |
| fuming | very angry, furious |
| Oracle | come on |
| dejected | feeling sad and dissapointed |
| mi'jo | my son |
| 'ama | mom |
| piddling his time away | wasting his time |
| in disgust | feeling angry or irritated |
| chauffeur | paid driver |
| just make him out | see him a little |
| carnation | folded-looking flower |
| made like | pretended |
| barrio | neighborhood |
| his evening ritual | the same thing he did every night |
| mention in passing | say in a way that seemed unimportant |
| i'd be off the hook | no one could blame me |
| extended a helping hand | help him |
| stranded | left alone without help |
| good deed | helpful act |
| made a U-turn | turned the car around |
| Oyes | listen |
