Enrique's Journey — Vocabulary
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migrantmoving from one place to another -- often seasonally for work Her parents were migrant farm workers.more Show sample from book Sometimes he slips the shoes off his feet and hands them to a migrant.520 more a person who moves from one geographic region to another Show general definition a person (or animal) that moves from one place to another -- sometimes seasonally -- sometimes for work
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immigrateimmigrate → immigrated:came to live (from another country) About 1 of each 8 people in the United States immigrated from somewhere else.more Show sample from book Mexicans along the border, he notices, are quick to proclaim their right to immigrate to the United States.†233 more come to live in a new country Show general definition come to live in a new country
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focusconcentrate I find that studying in the library helps me to focus.more Show sample from book In North Carolina, Enrique focuses on working, on saving money, on cutting down even more on drinking and drugs.8 more focus → focuses:concentrates Show general definition for focus (as in: Turn your focus to question #2.) to direct attention or effort toward a single thing; or the ability to do so without getting distracted
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focus#2area where attention is concentrated Since we're running out of time, let's narrow our focus to just what needs to be done tomorrow.more Show sample from book His focus is one instilled by mentors at the seminary: "Either we are with the poor, or we are not."8 more place where attention is directed Show general definition for focus (as in: The focus of our study is...) where attention is concentrated or directed
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howeverdespite that (a transition word use to connect contrasting ideas) Most college application deadlines are in January and February. However, early admission deadlines are around November and some scholarships require even earlier deadlines.more Show sample from book Except in extraordinary circumstances, Mexican immigration agents are barred from carrying firearms. According to a retired agent, however, most have .38-caliber pistols.7 more though (used to connect contrasting ideas) Show general definition for however (as in: However, complications may...) though (or another expression that connects contrasting ideas) Show editor's word notes Based on idea 1 we might not expect idea 2, but this is a way of saying that even though idea 1 exists, we still have idea 2. Synonyms include in spite of that, despite that, nevertheless, nonetheless, on the other hand, in contrast and but.
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however#2no matter how (how much/how hard/how long…) However hard she tried, she couldn't do it.more Show sample from book Can you give me a ride however far north you are going?7 more the amount Show general definition for however (as in: However much she tried...) to whatever degree (regardless of how much; or whatever unspecified amount)
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migratemove from one place to another The birds migrate in the Winter.more Show sample from book A Harvard University study showed that 85 percent of all immigrant children who eventually end up in the United States spent at least some time separated from a parent in the course of migrating to the United States.10 more migrate → migrating:moving from one place to another Show general definition move from one place to another -- sometimes seasonally
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perspectiveway of seeing or thinking about things A child who was abused with have a different perspective of family life than one raised in a nurturing home.more Show sample from book Their presence in the United States is deemed good or bad, depending on the perspective. ... Perhaps by looking at one immigrant -- his strengths, his courage, his flaws -- his humanity might help illuminate what too often has been a black-and-white discussion.1 more way of seeing and thinking about things Show general definition for perspective (as in: Look at it from her perspective) a particular way of seeing or thinking about things
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perspective#2a sensible view of a situation She loses perspective and continually wants to change the plan in a manner that depends on the most recent complaint.more Show sample from book ...immigrant children in U.S. schools who spent time separated from parents are often depressed, act up, have trouble trusting anyone, and don't respond to the authority of parents they weren't raised with. Los Angeles Unified School District psychologist Bradley Pilon believes only one in ten immigrant students ultimately accepts his or her parent and puts the rancor he or she feels toward the parent in perspective. Murillo's conclusion: "The parents say: I had to do it." But that's not enough for these children. All of them feel the resentment.1 more Show general definition for perspective (as in: Keep it in perspective) a sensible view of a situation that considers its different parts in a balanced way
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positivecertain I'm positive I've seen her before.more Show sample from book They never promise anything, especially a visit or reunion, until they are positive they can deliver.1 more Show general definition for positive (as in: I'm absolutely positive!) certain (having no doubt; or used for emphasis)
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positive#2positive → positively:in a good or beneficial manner Lower interest rates positively affected home sales.†more Show sample from book Others cast the train in a more positive light.1 more good Show general definition for positive (as in: had a positive effect) good or beneficial
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subsequentfollowing Her guess was proven right by subsequent developments.more Show sample from book On subsequent trips, when he was deported, he always stuck with one of these gang members to protect himself from any attacks.†3 more following something else Show general definition following something else
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negativenegative → negatively:in a bad or harmful manner Higher interest rates negatively affected home sales.more Show sample from book Yet some of the negative consequences of immigration are real, and are becoming increasingly evident as more women and children arrive.2 more harmful Show general definition for negative (as in: had a negative effect) bad or harmful
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corroboratesupport The detectives looked for evidence to corroborate her story.more Show sample from book All this ... helped corroborate Enrique's story.5 more support -- typically with additional evidence or testimony Show general definition to support an opinion -- typically with additional evidence or testimony
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camaraderieclose friendship amongst a group of people Basketball encourages teamwork and camaraderie.more Show sample from book He relishes the camaraderie: how riders take care of one another, pass along what they know, divide what they have.†2 more
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rancorfeelings of deep and bitter anger or hatred She made the suggestion to reduce the partisan rancor.†more Show sample from book They work to ensure that the love they feel for their mothers overcomes the rancor they also feel inside.1 more feelings of deep and bitter anger Show general definition deep and bitter anger or hatred -- especially when long-standing
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recuperaterecuperate → recuperating:regaining health The patient is recuperating.more Show sample from book Olga brought the boy to recuperate at her humble home.†1 more to regain good health or strength Show general definition to regain good health or strength
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destituteextremely poor The article is entitled Destitute and Desperate in the Land of Plenty.more Show sample from book Grandparents who get money to care for children left behind would be destitute without the payments.2 more extremely poor; or lacking the necessities of life such as food and shelter Show general definition extremely poor; or lacking the necessities of life such as food and shelter The expression "destitute of" means: lacking
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odysseylong eventful journey She told me of her odyssey leaving war-torn Syria and finally settling in Germany.more Show sample from book But their odyssey comes to a humiliating halt.1 more Show general definition for odyssey (as in: her odyssey from Mexico to Texas) long eventful journey
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The OdysseyThe Odyssey → Odyssey:epic poem of the Odysseus' ten year circuitous and eventful journey home Both Iliad and Odyssey are attributed to Homer.more Show sample from book The Odyssey, an epic poem about a hero's journey home from war, ends with reunion and peace.1 more ancient Greek story (attributed to Homer) of the Odysseus' difficult journey home Show general definition for The Odyssey (as in: Homer's Odyssey) epic poem (attributed to Homer) of the Odysseus' ten-year circuitous and eventful journey home (circa 850 BC)