The Other Wes Moore - Part I
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The Other Wes Moore - Part I
Chapters 1 and 2
Vocabulary – define each word
Word / Definition28 - chasm (n) / Gorge; deep cleft in the earth’s surface
28 - evoked (v) / To produce or call forth
38 - affluent (adj) / Wealthy; prosperous, having abundance
38 - apprehensive (adj) / Feeling uneasy or fearful
40 - apathy (n) / Absent of emotion; lack of interest
48 – quadrangle (n) / The building/buildings surrounding a court or space
48 – entrepreneurial (adj) / Businesslike
52 – nonchalantly (adv) / Coolly unconcerned; indifferent; unexcited
57 – tableau (n) / Picture
62 – exhilarating (adj) / Stimulating; invigorating
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The Other Wes Moore - Part II
Chapters 4, 5 and 6
Vocabulary – define each word
Word / Definition70 – abandon (n) / Something done without care or concern
71 – hypocrite (n) / A person who pretends to have morals, virtues, etc. that he/she does not actually possess
73 – plummeted (v) / To plunge
81 – vice versa (n) / inreverseorderfromthewaysomethinghasbeen stated;theotherwayaround
81 – arbitrary (adj) / Uncontrolled or unrestricted by law; having unlimited power; unreasonable
82 – contingent (adj) / Conditional; dependent on something and not yet certain
85 – plebes (n) / A member of a freshmen or new class
88 – fusillade (n) / A general discharge or outpouring of something; simultaneous and continuous discharge (i.e. question, firearms)
89 – austere (adj) / Simple; without luxury
110 – sporadic (adj) / Occasional; scattered; isolated instances
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The Other Wes Moore — Part III
Chapter 7 and Chapter 8
Vocabulary – define each word
Word / Definition133 – impermanence (n) / Something not permanent or enduring; something that is transitory
138 – hypocrisy (n) / A pretense of having a moral character but not really possessing it
142 – mandatory (adj) / Obligatory; commanded by authority
144 – trepidation (v) / Tremulous fear, alarm, or agitation
147 – pandemonium (n) / Chaos; disorder
149 – audacious (adj) / Extremely bold or daring; unrestricted
153 – gentrification (n) / Buying and restoring houses to improve property values in low income areas
162 – apartheid (n) / Any practice that separates people according to color, ethnicity, etc.