Enrique's Journey (Adapted for Young People) — Vocabulary
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Exemplary sample	Uses	ACT/SAT
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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 The United States has experienced the largest wave of immigration in its history.†p.5.6188 more immigrate → immigration:the act of coming to live in a new country; or indication that something is related to that act Show general definition come to live in a new country
	14	top 500
estimateroughly calculate or guess What do you estimate this will cost?more Show sample from book An estimated one million children live illegally in the United States, most from Mexico and Central America.p.221.113 more estimate → estimated:a rough count (not exact) Show general definition rough calculation or judgment
	7	top 2000
approachapproach → approaching:getting nearer Winter is approaching.more Show sample from book The train approaches.p.97.67 more approach → approaches:comes nearer Show general definition for approach (as in: approached the city) to get closer to (near in space, time, quantity, or quality)
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approach#2approach → approached:began communication with They approached her about becoming a member of the committee.more Show sample from book They do not consider Enrique's initial fear of approaching authorities because he believed he would be deported.p.215.17 more approach → approaching:speaking with someone about something for the first time Show general definition for approach (as in: approached her with the proposal) to begin communication with someone about something -- often a proposal or a delicate topic
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reflectreflect → reflects:thinks carefully At the beginning of this passage, the author reflects on her life as a waitress.more Show sample from book Now, for the first time, he pauses to reflect.p.113.92 more think carefully Show general definition for reflect (as in: I want to reflect on it.) think carefully -- possibly aloud or in writing
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reflect#2bounce back light from We're replacing all the warning signs with signs that reflect headlights in the dark.more Show sample from book The sun reflects off the metal of the train, stinging Enrique's eyes, draining the little energy he has left.p.83.42 more reflect → reflects:shines (bounces back) Show general definition for reflect (as in: reflect the light/heat/sound) bounce back (rather than absorbing)
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migratemove from one place to another The birds migrate in the Winter.more Show sample from book He will sneak on top of trains, as he has heard so many people migrating to the United States do.p.33.97 more migrate → migrating:moving Show general definition move from one place to another -- sometimes seasonally
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resolveresolve → resolved:decided This year I resolved to lose a pound a week for 5 weeks.more Show sample from book They resolve not to return home, to press on no matter the obstacles.p.13.74 more firmly decide Show general definition for resolve (as in: I resolved to stop drinking.) to decide -- typically a firm or formal decision Show editor's word notes In modern writing resolve is typically used to emphasize a firm or formal decision. In classic literature, it is used more frequently and often simply replaces decide or determine.
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treacherousdangerous The road through Afghanistan's Kabul gorge is even more treacherous than the Road of Death in Bolivia.more Show sample from book Now he is a veteran of the treacherous journey through Mexico.p.57.32 more Show general definition for treacherous (as in: the road is steep and treacherous) dangerous -- often in a non-obvious way
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conveycommunicate or express She dresses to convey a sense of a successful, no-nonsense woman.more Show sample from book He conveys his message through jokes or by spinning a lesson out of a popular movie or song.p.123.11 more convey → conveys:communicates or expresses
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persecutionvery bad and unfair treatment Everyone knows about the persecution of the Jews by the Nazis.more Show sample from book My father, Mahafud, was born in Argentina after his Christian family fled religious persecution in Syria.†p.6.73 more Show general definition very bad and unfair treatment of others -- often because of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or political beliefs
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scarcityshortage There is a scarcity of work in the region.more Show sample from book But handling paper money is dangerous in a place where money is scarce.†p.39.62 more scarcity → scarce:in short supply OR barely or hardly (by a small margin) Show general definition shortage (having an amount that is less than desired)
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negativenegative → negatively:in a bad or harmful manner Higher interest rates negatively affected home sales.more Show sample from book But the separation of children and parents has lasting negative consequences in these Latin American countries.†p.230.11 more bad or harmful Show general definition for negative (as in: had a negative effect) bad or harmful
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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 Over time, the people of Las Anonas have seen many injured migrants like Enrique.†p.55.7283 more migrant → migrants:those who moves from one place 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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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.p.229.31 more deep and bitter anger Show general definition deep and bitter anger or hatred -- especially when long-standing
	3
destituteextremely poor The article is entitled Destitute and Desperate in the Land of Plenty.more Show sample from book Sometimes they live on emergency welfare, by which the government pays for medical care and food for people who are destitute.p.29.82 more 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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harrowingfrightening It was a harrowing journey through war-torn Afghanistan.more Show sample from book There have been many harrowing atrocities in these dark spaces, between the tombstones, worst of all rape and murder.p.67.21 more Show general definition for harrowing (as in: a harrowing story) frightening or unsettling
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rusticcharacteristic of rural life; simple without refined touches They spent their vacation in a rustic cottage by the lake, enjoying the simplicity and tranquility of nature.more Show sample from book Others offer to carry purchases of fruits and vegetables from stall to stall in rustic wooden wheelbarrows in exchange for tips.†p.27.41 more
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deportdeport → deported:forced to leave the country The government deported her.more Show sample from book He has been deported back to Honduras but is determined to return to the United States.p.29.354 more deport → deported:forced to move (from where they now lived) Show general definition for deport (as in: deport from the U.S.) forced removal to another location -- typically a different country
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deport#2behave in a certain manner The report said she "failed to deport himself with the generally recognized high standard of honesty."more Show sample from book These buses make as many as eight runs a day, deporting more than a hundred thousand unhappy passengers every year.p.46.754 more deport → deporting:behaving (in a manner)