- willow-wild
(poetic) frail and thin, as coined by the poet and author Langston Hughes. - ethical
of or concerning moral principles of right and wrong. - identify
to figure out or show who someone is or what something is. - determination
the quality of having a firm goal or being determined. - describe
to tell or write about; create a picture of in words. - analyze
to separate into parts for close study; examine and explain. - impact
the force of two objects hitting or crashing into each other. - compare
to note or describe the similarities or differences of. - heritage
something that one believes, thinks, or does that comes from one’s family or ethnic background; tradition. - injustice
the lack of justice or fairness. - respect
to express honor or esteem towards. - acceptance
the act of accepting something that is given. - journey
a long trip from one place to another. - recognize
to identify (someone or something) from previous experience or contact with that person or thing. - campaign
a series of planned actions carried out in order to reach a particular goal. - estimate
a careful guess as to the amount, size, or value of something. - vote
a formal expression of a choice in an election or other group decision. - freedom
the state of being able to act or move as one wishes. - prediction
the act of telling or trying to tell what will happen in the future. - inspire
to stimulate or influence (someone to do something) by stirring the emotions. - infer
to make a guess based on facts and observations; conclude. - etymology
an account of the roots and history of a word and its meanings. - bias
an opinion or liking that does not let one be fair; prejudice. - investigate
to look into carefully and closely so as to learn the facts; examine. - envy
a feeling of wanting what someone else has. - curious
eager to learn or know. - experience
to go through; feel or know. - adapt
to change for a particular use. - influence
to have an effect on a person’s actions or thoughts. - characteristic
something that makes a person or thing different from others. - election
the process of choosing a person for office by voting. - observe
to notice or see. corny (informal) of humor, lacking subtlety; obvious; trite. - corny
(informal) of humor, lacking subtlety; obvious; trite. - perspective
the way things are seen from a particular point of view. - budget
a plan for how much money will be spent and earned during a certain period. - scornful
full of or expressing scorn; contemptuous. - solemn
serious in appearance, sound, or mood. - brave
ready to face pain or danger; courageous. - conflict
to disagree strongly; differ. - conservative
wanting things to stay as they are; not favoring change. - survival
the act or fact of continuing to exist or be alive. - equality
the condition of being the same in value, measure, or amount. - compromise
a settlement of a disagreement in which each side gives up something, or the result of such a settlement. - critical
likely to find fault. - legacy
money, property, or other goods left to someone in a will. - modesty
the quality of not being conceited or vain. - tradition
the handing down of a culture’s beliefs and customs from parents to children over many years. - ambitious
having or showing a strong desire to succeed. - efficient
operating or working in a way that gets results, with little wasted effort. - jealous
feeling envy of what another person has or can do. - persecution
the act of continually treating others in a cruel way because of race, religion, politics, or some other difference; or the condition of being treated in this way. - camouflage
a way of hiding something by covering or coloring it so that it looks like its surroundings. The military uses camouflage to hide people, buildings, or vehicles from the enemy. - reflection
heat, light, or an image that bounces off an object or surface. - fair1
without showing favor and without allowing an advantage for one side over another; just. - humble
not proud; modest. - promise
to tell a person that it is absolutely certain one will do something; vow. - resolution
strong purpose or determination. - claim
to state as true. - practical
having to do with real life and experience rather than theory. - environment
the things and conditions that are all around one. - evidence
something that gives proof or a reason to believe. - sarcastic
using harsh or bitter words that are meant to hurt, tease, or make fun of another person. - citizen
a person who is a member of a country either because of being born there or being declared a member by law. - genre
a category of artistic work marked by a particular specified form, technique, or content. - significant
being or causing something of importance. - privilege
a right or benefit that is given only to a certain person, group, or social class. - evaluate
to judge the level or value of. - modest
not thinking too highly of oneself; humble. - persistent
continuing, lasting, or holding on in a firm, steady way. - protest
an expression of being against something; objection; complaint. - average
a usual amount or kind; something that is not outside the ordinary. - compassion
a feeling of sharing another’s suffering that leads to a desire to help. - courage
the ability to face fear or danger; bravery. - analysis
a careful study of the parts of something in order to understand more about the whole. - determine
to decide or settle finally and without question. - patient
a person or animal that is getting medical treatment. - tuck
to gather up and push in or turn under the loose end or edge of. - fierce
wild and dangerous; ferocious. - important
having great meaning or value. - knowledge
understanding; awareness. - moral
having to do with what is right and what is wrong in how a person acts. - represent
to stand for or be a sign of. - nature
basic character and qualities of a person or thing. - predict
to tell in advance that something will happen. - vague
just barely visible or able to be perceived. - advice
an idea or opinion offered as help in making a choice or a decision. - boycott
to refuse to buy, use, or go to, in order to make a protest or bring about a change. - prejudice
an opinion that is formed without knowing or considering all the facts. - justice
the upholding of what is fair, just, and right. - persuade
to cause to do something by using reason or argument. - science
a system of studying, testing, and experimenting on things in nature. Science
is a search for general laws about how the world works. - beautiful
delightful to see, hear, or experience; lovely to the senses. - competition
the process or act of trying to win. - indigenous
being the people or animals that originally lived and may continue to live in a particular country or region. - opinion
what one thinks about something or somebody; viewpoint. An opinion is not necessarily based on facts. Feelings and experiences usually help a person form an opinion. - substance
a particular kind of matter. - embarrass
to make uncomfortable or ill at ease. - resistance
the act or process of fighting against or opposing something. - balance
a state in which opposite forces are equal. - value
the worth of something in money, goods, or services.
