GRADE 5 MODULES HAITIAN-CREOLE GLOSSARY

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GRADE

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GRADE 5 MODULES 1. Cultures in Conflict

2. Word Play

3. A War Between Us

4. Breaking Barriers

HAITIAN-CREOLE GLOSSARY

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Glossary GlosèGrade 5 5ye Ane

Module 1: Cultures in Conflict Modil 1: Kilti an Konfli

Word Mo Definition Definisyonabundant abondan Many; more than what is

neededAnpil; plis pase sa ki nesesè

analyze analize To examine closely Egzamine deprè

banish bani To force (someone) to leave a country as punishment; to send (someone or something) away; to cause (something) to go away

Fòse (yon moun) kite yon peyi kòm pinisyon; voye (yon moun oswa bagay) ale; fè (yon bagay) ale lwen

barren esteril Not fertile; lifeless Pa ka repwodwi; san vi

barricade barikad A temporary wall, fence, or similar structure that is built to prevent people from entering a place or area

Yon mi, kloti oswa yon estrikti similè ki tanporè ke yo konstwi pou anpeche moun antre nan yon andwa oswa yon zòn

beliefs kwayans Strong opinions: ideas believed to be true

Yon seri opinyon ki fò: yon seri ide moun kwè ki vrè

betrayed trayi Mislead; failed to fulfill (as in hopes, needs, or expectations)

Twonpe; pa reyisi akonpli (kòm espwa, bezwen oswa atant)

bootlegger kontrebandye Someone who makes or sells (alcoholic liquor) illegally

Yon moun ki fè oswa vann (bwason alkòl) defason ilegal

brave brav A Native American warrior (out-of-date term)

Yon gèrye Ameriken (yon tèm ansyen)

breechcloths kilòt cheval Long rectangular pieces of tanned deerskin, cloth, or animal fur worn between the legs and tucked over a belt, so that the flaps fall in front and behind

Yon seri moso po sèf, twal oswa plim animal ki bwonze Moun pote nan mitan janm yo epi li repliye sou yon sentiwon, pou pati k ap flote tonbe pa devan ak pa dèyè

brilliant briyan Very impressive or successful

Ki enpresyonan anpil oswa ki fè siksè

butte butte A type of hill with a flat top and steep sides that is found in the southwestern U

Yon kalite mòn ki gen yon somè plat ansanm ak kote ki apik ke w jwenn nan sidwès peyi Etazini

camas root Rasin Camas A genus of plants in the asparagus family native to western North America

Yon kalite plant nan fanmi aspèj ki pran nesans nan lwès Amerik Dinò

carbine kabin A short, light rifle Yon fizi lejè ki kout

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Module 1: Cultures in Conflict — continued — Modil 1: Kilti an Konfli — swit —

Word Mo Definition Definisyonchieftain chèf The head of a group or tribe Chèf yon gwoup oswa yon tribi

clan klan A large group of people who are related

Yon gwo gwoup moun ki gen rapò

click-clack klik-klak A succession of clicks or of alternating clicks and clacks; to make a click-clack sound (as in walking)

Yon siksesyon klik oswa klik ak klak k ap chanje; fè yon son klik-klik (pa egzanp lè w ap mache)

collaborate kolabore To work together with others to accomplish something

Travay ansanm ak lòt moun pou reyalize yon bagay

commotion eskandal Noisy excitement and confusion

Eksitasyon ak konfizyon ki gen anpil bri

compare konpare To examine two or more things for similarities

Egzamine de oswa plizyè bagay ansanm pou tabli similarite

conflict konfli Argument or fight between two opposing sides

Diskisyon oswa goumen antre de kan ki opoze

contempt mepri A feeling that someone or something is not worthy of any respect or approval; a lack of respect for or fear of something that is usually respected or feared

Yon santiman ke yon moun oswa yon bagay pa merite okenn respè oswa apwobasyon; yon mank respè pou oswa ou krent yon bagay ke yo jeneralman respekte oswa krent

contrast kontras To examine two or more things for differences

Egzamine de oswa plizyè bagay ansanm pou tabli diferans

cradleboard bèso Traditional protective baby carriers used by many indigenous cultures

Zouti pwotektif tradisyonèl ke anpil kilti endijèn te konn itilize pou pote ti bebe

crooned fredone Sang softly or sentimentally Chante dousman oswa defason santimantal

cudgel maltrak A short heavy club Yon baton lou ki kout

cultural kiltirèl Of or relating to culture Ki soti nan oswa ki gen rapò ak kilti

culture kilti The way a particular group of people lives and understands the world (including ideas, beliefs, and values; traditions; religion; language; rules; gender roles; food; clothing; art, music, dance, sports, and other ways of life)

Fason yon gwoup moun patikilye viv e konprann mond lan (ki enkli ide, kwayans, ak valè; tradisyon; relijyon; lang; règ; wòl selon sèks; manje; abiman; art, mizik, dans, espò, ansanm lòt fason moun viv)

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Word Mo Definition Definisyoncunning gen may Cleverness or skill especially

at tricking people in order to get something

Entèlijans oswa kapasite yon moun genyen sitou nan twonpe moun pou yo kapab jwenn yon bagay

customs koutim Usual or accepted practices of a social group

Pratik yon gwoup sosyal ki abityèl e ki apwouve

defied defye Refused to obey Refize obeyi

deprived pa jwenn Took away from; did not allow to have

Anlve nan men; pa pèmèt yon moun/bagay gen yon bagay

descendant desandan Those related to a person or animal or group of people or animals who lived in the past

Sila yo ki gen rapò ak yon moun oswa yon animal oswa yon gwoup moun oswa yon seri zannimo ki te viv nan lepase

devour devore To eat ferociously; to do something with great passion

Manje defason fewòs; fè yon bagay avèk anpil pasyon

disgrace dezonore To cause (someone) to feel ashamed; to cause (someone or something) to lose or become unworthy of respect or approval

Fè (yon moun) santi l wont; fè (yon moun oswa yon bagay) pèdi oswa vin pa merite respè oswa apwobasyon

disputes dispit Arguments or debates Agiman oswa deba

elaborate elabore To add details to something; to explain more fully

Ajoute detay nan yon bagay; eksplike pi konplètman

endangered sou wout pou disparèt

Animal or plant that has become very rare and that could die out completely

Animal oswa plant ki vin trè ra e ki kapab disparèt totalman

expansion ekspansyon The act or process of becoming larger

Aksyon oswa pwosesis kote yon bagay vin pi laj

flageolet flajeyolè A usually pale green immature kidney bean used especially in French cuisine

Yon varyete pwa ki koulè vèt pal ke yo itilize espesyalman nan kizin fransè

flinch ezite To move suddenly because you are afraid of being hit or hurt; to show fear

Bouje toudenkou paske ou pou yon bagay/moun pa frape oswa blese w; montre laperèz

furrows siyon Long and narrow cuts in the ground

Koupi long e fen ki fèt sou sòl la

grieved gen lapenn Sadness or grief expressed when someone dies

Tristès oswa chagren moun eksprime lè yon moun mouri

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Word Mo Definition Definisyonguardian gadyen Someone or something

that watches or protects something

Yon moun oswa yon bagay ki siveye oswa pwoteje yon bagay

gully rigòl A long, narrow cut or low area in the ground that water moves through when it rains

Yon koupi etwa ki long oswa yon zòn ki ba nan sòl la ke dlo travèse lè lapli ap tonbe

hailstorm tanpèt grèl Weather phenomenon in which balls of ice, called hail, fall from the sky

Fenomèn meteyolojik kote boul glas, ki rele nèj, tonbe sot nan syèl la

heed Prete atansyon To pay attention to; to take notice of

Prete atansyon ak; remake

hobbles antrav To slow the movement, progress, or action of (someone or something); to keep (an animal) from straying or wandering by tying two legs together

Ralanti mouvman, pwogrè oswa aksyon (yon moun oswa yon bagay); anpeche (yon animal) pèdi oswa vagabonde pandan w mare de pye l ansanm

homeland patri The country or place someone is originally from

Peyi oswa teritwa kote yon moun fèt

idler pi parese Someone who is lazy or does not work

Yon moun ki parese oswa ki pa vle travay

impact Enpak Effect on something; to make an impression on something or someone

Efè yon bagay fè sou yon lòt; depoze men w sou yon moun oswa yon bagay

inadequate pa apwopriye Less than what is needed; not enough

Mwens pase sa ki nesesè; pa ase

institutions enstitisyon Established customs and activities in a society

Koutim ak aktvite ki etabli nan yon sosyete

intelligence entèlijans The ability to learn or understand things or to deal with new or difficult situations

Kapasite moun genyen pou yo aprann oswa konprann bagay yo oswa pou yo afwonte nouvo sitiyasyon oswa sitiyasyon ki difisil

invasion envasyon An act or instance of disturbing or breaking into without being wanted

Aksyon oswa ka pètibasyon oswa efraksyon san yo pa ala rechèch ou

justice jistis The upholding of what is fair, decent, and right; fair treatment, fairness, equity

Defans sa ki jis, desan, ak sa ki dwat Tretman egal, jisitis, ekite

lame bwate Having an injured leg or foot that makes walking difficult or painful

Genyen yon janm oswa pye ki blese ki fè li difisil oswa douloure pou mache

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Word Mo Definition Definisyonliberty libète Freedom to do or say what

one thinks or feels Libète yon moun genyen pou l fè oswa eksprime sa l panse oswa sa l santi

littered jete Covered (a surface) with many things in an untidy way

Kouvri (yon sifas) avèk anpil bagay nan yon fason dezòdone

locusts krikèt A type of grasshopper that travels in very large groups and that can cause great destruction by eating crops

Yon kalite krikèt ki vwayaje an plizyè gwo gwoup epi ki kapab lakoz gwo destriksyon lè yo manje rekòlt yo

loom metye a tise A frame or machine that is used to weave threads or yarns to produce cloth

Yon ankadreman oswa yon machin yo itilizee pou trese fil oswa fil koton pou fabrike tisi

malaria malarya A serious disease that causes chills and fever and that is passed from one person to another by the bite of mosquitoes

Yon maladi grav ki lakoz frison ak lafyèv epi ki transmèt soti yon moun rive yon lòt lè marengwen mòde yo

misinterpretation mezentèpretasyon Wrong or incorrect understandings or explanations

Konpreyansyon oswa eksplikasyon ki pa vrè oswa ki enkòrèk

misshapen defòme Badly shaped; having an ugly shape

Ki gen move fòm; ki gen fòm lèd

mistook te twonpe Past tense of mistake Tan pase vèb twonpe

misunderstanding malantandi Failures to comprehend or understand correctly

Pa rive konprann oswa konnen kòrèkkteman

mood imè In literature, the overall feeling or atmosphere of a passage or piece of literature

Nan literati, santiman oswa atmosfè jeneral yon pasaj oswa yon pyès literati

moon lalin A very long time Yon tan ki long

mourning an dèy Acts or feelings that express great sadness

Aksyon oswa santiman ki eksprime gwo tristès

natural resources

resous natirèl Materials that come from nature and can be utilized by people (minerals, waterpower, etc)

Tout materyèl ki soti nan lanati epi moun kapab itilize yo (mineral, pouvwa dlo, elatriye)

nonexistent non-egzistan Not present or real Ki pa prezan oswa reyèl

obey obeyi To do what someone tells you to do or what a rule, law, , says you must do

Fè sa yon moun mande w fè oswa sa yon règ, lalwa, elatriye, mande w pou fè

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Word Mo Definition Definisyonoral tradition tradisyon oral Cultural history and ancestry

passed down through generations by word of mouth, often through storytelling

Istwa kiltirèl e istwa sou zanzèt ki transmèt atravè plizyè jenerasyon pa lapawòl, souvan pandan moun ap rakonte istwa

parched dezidrate/deseche

Very dry especially because of hot weather and no rain

Ki sèch anpil sitou akoz sezon cho pandan pa gen lapli

personification pèsonifikasyon Giving human qualities to an inanimate object or being

Atribye kalite imen ak objè oswa èt ki pa anime

plain words (idiom)

“mo senp”(ekspresyon)

Ordinary words, words easy to understand

Mo òdinè, mo ki fasil pou moun konprann

plateau plato A flat area on top of a hill or mountain

Yon sifas plat ki anwo yon mòn oswa yon montay

portrait pòtrè An artistic representation of a person

Yon reprezantasyon atistik de yon moun

poverty povrete Poor, not having enough property, money, or food

Pòv, pa genyen ase byen, lajan oswa manje pase kantite ki ase

prairie preri An open grassland Yon patiraj ki lib

priest prèt A person who has the authority to lead or perform ceremonies in some religions and especially in some Christian religions

Yon moun ki gen otorite pou l dirije oswa fè seremoni nan kèk relijyon e sitou nan kèk relijyon Kretyen

prosperity pwosperite Wealth and riches Fòtin ak richès

prosperous pwospere Wealthy; having more than enough property, money, or food

Rich; genyen plis pase byen, lajan oswa manje pase kantite ki ase

protest manifeste To show or express strong disagreement with or disapproval of something

Montre oswa eksprime gwo dezakò avèk oswa dezapwobasyon pa rapò ak yon bagay

puzzled konfonn Feeling or showing confusion because something is difficult to understand

Santiman oswa montre konfizyon poutèt yon bagay difisil pou konprann

quarrelsome zenyè/zenyèz Ready or likely to argue or disagree

Prè pou oswa gen tandans fè diskisyon oswa pa dakò

raid atak A surprise attack on an enemy by soldiers or other military forces

Yon atak sipriz sòlda oswa lòt fòs militè fè sou yon ènmi

ravine ravin A small, deep, narrow valley Yon ti vale fen ki fon

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Word Mo Definition Definisyonrawhide kwi brit The skin of a cow before it

has been prepared or made into leather

Po yon bèf avan yo prepare l oswa fabrike kwi avè l

reinforce ranfòse To add extra support Bay sipò anplis

replenish ranpli To fill or build up (something) again

Mete an kantite nan(yon bagay) oswa remete l sou pye

reservation rezèv An area of land given to Native Americans by the US government as payment for taking the land of their original homes

Yon sifas tè ke gouvènman Ameriken an bay Ameriken Natif yo kòm fason pou yo ranbouse yo poutèt yo te pran tè orijinal yo

revenge revanj The act of doing something to hurt someone because that person did something that hurt you

Lè w fè yon bagay pou blese yon moun paske moun sa te fè yon bagay ki te blese w

roach haircut krèk kòk Often known as a Mohawk or Mohican hairstyle, after two tribes who frequently wore it

Yo souvan nonmen l sou non koup Mohawk oswa Mohican, dapre de (2) tribi ki te konn fè l trè souvan an

rovers nomad People who wander to different places

Moun ki vagabonde nan plizyè andwa diferan

scalped bistouri To remove the hair and skin from the head of (an enemy) as a sign of victory

Retire cheve ak po nan tèt (yon ènmi) kòm yon siy viktwa

scavengers chawonya Searching for food to eat Ki ala rechèch manje pou manje

scout eskout To explore (an area) to find information about it

Eksplore (yon sifas) pou kapab jwenn enfòmasyon sou li

semi-subterranean

Mwatye anba tè Halfway or part way underground (part way up from the ground)

Mwatye chemen oswa yon pati nan chemen an anba tè (ki nan mwatye wotè sòl la)

shameful wont Very bad; bad enough to make someone ashamed

Ki trè move : yon bagay ki ase move nan nivo pou l fè yon moun wont

sharpshooters fran tirè Someone who is skilled at shooting a target with a gun

Yon moun ki gen konpetans pou l vize yon sib ak yon zam

silver wire liy ann ajan Telegraph lines/wires Liy/fil telegraf,

skulking kache Moving or hiding in a secret way especially because you are planning to do something bad

Deplase oswa kache nan yon fason sekrè sitou paske w planifye fè yon bagay ki mal

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Word Mo Definition Definisyonspeak (to you now) with two tongues (idiom)

“pale (avèk ou kounya) nan de lang”(ekspresyon)

Duplicitous, hypocritical, or deceitful, especially in speech; claiming one set of beliefs or intentions but acting according to another

Diplisite, ipokrizi oswa twonpri, sitou nan diskou; revandike yon ansanm kwayans oswa entansyon pandan w ap aji an fonksyon yon lòt

stampede panik An occurrence in which a large group of frightened or excited animals or people run together in a wild and uncontrolled way to escape from something or get out of a place

Yon bagay ki rive lè yonn gran kantite bèt oswa moun ki pè oswa eksite ap kouri ansanm nan yon fason san kontwòl e sovaj pou yo sove devan yon bagay oswa pou yo soti yon kote

stern estrik Very serious, especially in an unfriendly way; expressing strong disapproval or criticism

Trè serye sitou nan yon fason ki pa amikal; ki eksprime gwo dezapwobasyon oswa kritik

subsistence sibstans That which supports life or continued operation

Yon bagay ki sipòte lavi oswa operasyon kontini

suffer soufri To tolerate or endure Tolere oswa andire

summit somè The highest point of a mountain; a meeting or series of meetings between the leaders of two or more governments

Pwen ki pi wo nan yon montay; yon reyinyon oswa seri reyinyon ki fèt ant lidè de oswa plizyè gouvènman

sun solèy If someone or something has a day/moment/time, , in the sun, that person or thing is popular or gets a lot of attention during a period of time

Si yon moun oswa yon bagay pase yon jou/ moman/ tan, nan solèy, moun sa oswa bagay sa popilè oswa resevwa reswvwa anpil atansyon pandan yon moman

superseded ranplase Took over the place or position of; replaced

Pran yon teritwa oswa yon pozisyon; ranplase

surrender abandone To give up; to give in to another’s power or demands

Bay vag; koube anba pouvwa oswa egzijans yon lòt moun

sustain soutni To support, nourish; to undergo for a period of time

Sipòte, nouri; sibi pandan yon peryòd tan

sustenance soutnans Food; something that supports or strengthens life

Manje; yon bagay ki sipòte oswa ranfòse lavi

taunting fawouche Saying insulting things to (someone) in order to make that person angry

Di (yon moun) yon seri mo chokan pou kapab fè moun sa fache

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Word Mo Definition Definisyontethered mare Used a rope or chain to tie

(an animal) to something in order to keep it in a particular area

Itilize yon kòd oswa yon chèn pou mare (yon bèt) nan yon bagay pou kapab kenbe l nan yon andwa patikilye

thriving pwospere Doing well or being successful

Byen fè oswa fè siksè

torrent toran A large amount of water that moves very quickly in one direction; a large amount of something that is released suddenly

Yon gwo kantite dlo ki koule byen rapid nan yon sèl direksyon; yon gwo kantite bagay ki degaje toudenkou

travois travwa A type of sled used by native peoples to carry goods, containing two poles joined by a frame and drawn by a horse or a dog

Yon kalite ti charyo moun zòn nan itilize pou pote machandiz yo, ki fèt ak de bwa long kwaze ak yon kad epi yon chwal oswa yon chyen ap rale l

treaty pak An agreement between two opposing sides; a document that explains the terms of the agreement; a formal agreement between two or more countries

Yon ako ki fèt nan mitan de pati opoze; yon dokiman ki eksplike sa ki di nan ako a Yon akò fòmèl ki pase nan mitan de oswa plizyè peyi

trench fòs A deep, narrow hole in the ground that is used as protection for soldiers

Yon twou fen ki fon ki fèt sou tè a ki sèvi kòm pwoteksyon pou sòlda

truce trèv An ending of armed conflict by mutual agreement of warring parties

Akò mityèl ki fèt nan mitan de pati k ap fè gè pou mete fen nan yon konfli ak zam

undermined mine Gradually weakened and destroyed

Ki aflebli oswa detwi piti piti

valiantly vanyan Having or showing courage; very brave or courageous

Genyen oswa montre kouraj; ki brav oswa kouraje anpil

values valè Ideas about what is important and how to live in a way that is good or right

Ide sou kisa ki enpòtan ak sou fason pou viv nan yon fason ki nòmal oswa ki kòrèk

war bonnet bonè lagè Feathered headgear traditionally worn by male leaders of the American Plains Indians Nations who have earned a place of great respect in their tribe

Kwafi a plim ke lidè gason ki nan Nasyon Endyen Plèn Ameriken yo ki te rive genyen yon plas gwo respè nan tribi yo a tradisyonèlman pote

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Word Mo Definition Definisyonwarily ak prekosyon Not having or showing

complete trust in someone or something that could be dangerous or cause trouble

Pa genyen oswa montre konfyans total nan yon moun oswa yon bagay ki ta ka danje oswa lakoz pwoblèm

warrior gèrye Someone who fights like a soldier

Yon moun ki goumen tankou yon sòlda

wrenched rache Jerked or pulled with force; caused suffering to

Sekwe oswa rale avèk fòs; lakoz yon moun soufri

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Module 2: Word Play Modil 2: Jedemo

Word Mo Definition Definisyonabandon abandone To leave something or

someone abruptly with no intention of returning

Kite yon bagay oswa yon moun britsoukou san w pa gen entansyon retounen

abolish aboli To officially end or stop (something, such as a law); to completely do away with (something)

Ofisyèlman mete fen oswa kanpe (yon bagay, pa egzanp yon lwa); fini ak (yon bagay) konplètman

absurd absid Extremely silly, foolish, or unreasonable; completely ridiculous

Estipid, ensanse anpil anpil oswa ki pa rezonab; ki konplèt ridikil

adapt adapte To change; to alter as a result of changes to the environment

Chanje; modifye akoz chanjman ki fèt nan anviwònman an

admonished avize Spoken in a way that expresses disapproval or criticism; urged (someone) to do something

Pale nan yon fason ki eksprime dezapwobasyon oswa kritik; ankouraje (yon moun) fè yon bagay

advantageously avèk anpil avantaj Helpfully or favorably Defason enpòtan oswa favorab

ambition anbisyon A particular goal or aim; something that a person hopes to do or achieve

Yon obektif oswa bi patikilye; yon bagay ke yon moun espere fè oswa reyalize

amiably amikalman Friendly and pleasantly Amikalman e agreyableman

anguish angwas Extreme suffering, grief, or pain

Gwo gwo soufrans, chagren oswa doulè

animosity lahèn A strong feeling of dislike or hatred

Yon gwo santiman dezapresiyasyon oswa lahèn

apothecary apotekè A person who prepared and sold medicines in past times

Yon moun ki prepare e ki vann medikaman nan tan lontan

appointed deziyen Chosen to have a particular job

Chwazi gen yon travay patikilye

arbitration abritraj A process of settling an argument or disagreement in which the people or groups on both sides present their opinions and ideas to a third person or group

Yon pwosesis kote w rezoud yon agiman oswa yon dezakò kote moun oswa gwoup ki nan de kan prezante opinyon ansanm ak ide yo bay yon tyès pati oswa yon gwoup

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Word Mo Definition Definisyonassurance asirans A strong and definite

statement that something will happen or that something is true

Yon gwo deklarasyon ki presi ki afime ke yon bagay pral fèt oswa yon bagay se verite

audience piblik A group of people who watch or listen to a performance

Yon gwoup moun k ap gade oswa k ap koute yon pèfòmans

audible odib Heard or able to be heard Tande oswa ke w kapab tande

average mwayèn Ordinary or usual Òdinè oswa abityèl

balderdash betiz Foolish words or ideas Mo oswa ide estipid

banish bani To send (someone or something) away

Voye (yon moun oswa yon bagay) ale

banquet kanbiz A fancy dinner usually for royalty or in celebration of something or someone

Yon bèl dine yo jeneralman fè pou wa a oswa pou selebre yon bagay oswa yon moun

bargaining negosiyasyon Something that can be used to gain an advantage when you are trying to make a deal or an agreement

Yon bagay ke w ka itilize pou jwenn avantaj lè w ap eseye fè yon zafè oswa yon akò

barren esteril Not fertile; lifeless Paka repwodwi ; san

beckoned fè siy To signal (someone) with your arm or hand in order to tell that person to come closer or follow

Siyale (yon moun) avèk ponyèt ou oswa men w pou ka di moun sa vin pi pre oswa swiv ou

bleak sonm Not hopeful or encouraging; not warm, friendly, or cheerful

Ki pa gen espwa oswa ki pa ankourajan; pa cho, amikal, oswa kontan

bosh estipidite Foolish words or ideas Mo oswa ide estipid

brevity brèvte Quick, brief Rapid, brèf

bric-a-brac brikabrak Small objects that are used for decoration and are not usually valuable

Ti objè ke yo itilize pou dekorasyon e ki pa jeneralman valab

brutal brital Extremely cruel or harsh Ki kriyèl oswa sevè anpil anpil

bunting ti drapo Flags or decorations that are made of thin cloth or paper

Drapo oswa dekorasyon ki fèt ak tisi oswa papye fen

bustle ajitasyon Noisy or busy activity Aktivite ki entans oswa ki gen bri

bystander espektatè A person who is standing near but not taking part in what is happening

Yon moun ki kanpe pre men ki pa patisipe nan sa k ap fèt la

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Word Mo Definition Definisyoncacophony kakofoni A mixture of unpleasant

sounds Yon melanj son ki pa agreyab

caldron gwo chodyè twa pye

A large pot Yon gwo po

cartographer katograf A person who makes maps Yon moun k ap fè kat jeyografik

castle in the air (idiom)

“lè poul fè dan”(eksprresyon)

A dream, plan, and/or hope that is unrealistic, impossible, or has very little chance of happening

Yon rèv, plan ak/oswa espwa ki pa reyalizab, ki enposib oswa ki pa gen anpil chans pou l rive

catalogued fè katalòg Listed or described in an organized way

Fè lis oswa dekri nan yon fason ki òganize

cavern gwòt A large cave Yon gwo twou wòch

chroma chroma The degree of color Degre koulè

circumference sikonferans The length of a line that goes around something or that makes a circle or other round shape; the outer edge of a shape or area

Longè yon dwat ki pase ozalantou yon bagay oswa ki fè yon sèk oswa yon lòt fòm ki won; bòdi ekteryè yon fòm oswa yon sifas

clamor rimè Loud, ongoing noise; racket Bri fò ki kontini, rakèt

coat of arms anblèm A special group of pictures that represent a person, family, or group of people and that may be shown on a shield

Yon gwoup foto espesyal ki reprezante yon moun, yon fanmi oswa yon gwoup moun epi ki kapab afiche sou yon boukliye

commendable louwab Deserving praise and approval

Ki merite louwanj oswa apwobasyon

compromise konpwomi A way of reaching agreement in which each person or group gives up something that was wanted in order to end an argument or dispute

Fason pou jwenn yon akò kote toude moun oswa pati yo rive jwenn yon teren dantant

conciliatory konsilatwa Intended to make someone less angry

Ki gen tandans fè yon moun mwens fache

concocting konkokte Inventing or developing especially in order to trick or deceive someone

Envante oswa devlope sitou nan objektif pou fente oswa twonpe yon moun

conferred konfere Discussed something important in order to make a decision

Diskite sou yon bagay ki enpòtan pou kapab pran yon desizyon

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Word Mo Definition Definisyonconnotation konotasyon An idea or quality that a

word makes you think about in addition to its meaning

Yon ide oswa kalite ke yon mo fè monte nan lespri anplis de siyifikasyon l

conspicuous remakab Easily seen or noticeable Ke w kapab wè byen fasil oswa ki remakab

context kontèks The situation in which something happens; the group of conditions that exist where and when something happens

Sitiyasyon kote yon bagay rive; seri ondisyon ki egziste kote ak nan moman yon bagay rive

contrary kontrè Opposite or different Opoze oswa diferan

controversy kontwovès Disputes in which many people take sides or have differing opinions

Dispit kote anpil moun pran yon kan oswa gen yon seri opinyon ki diferan

corrupts kowonp To cause to become harmed or damaged

Lakoz yon bagay sibi danje oswa andomaje

crestfallen dekouraje Very sad and disappointed Tris e desi anpil

dank mouye Wet and cold in a way that is unpleasant

Mouye e frèt nan yon fason ki pa agreyab

deceitful twonpè Not honest; making or trying to make someone believe something that is not true

Ki pa onèt; fè oswa eseye fè yon moun kwè yon bagay ki pa verite

deceive twonpe To make (someone) believe something that is not true

Fè (yon moun) kwè yon bagay ki pa verite

decree dekrè An official order given by a person with power or by a government

Yon lòd ofisyèl yon moun ki nan pouvwa oswa yon gouvènman bay

deficiency defisyans A lack of something that is needed; a problem in the way something is made or formed

Yon mank nan yon bagay ki nesesè; yon pwoblèm nan fason yon bagay fèt oswa fòme

dejectedly avèk bouvès Sad because of failure or loss Tris akoz doulè, pèt oswa

deliberation deliberasyon Careful thought or discussion done in order to make a decision

Refleksyon oswa diskisyon apwofondi ke w fè pou kapab pran yon desizyon

delivery livrezon The technique or way in which something is said

Teknik oswa fason yo itilize pou di yon bagay

desolate izole Lacking the people, plants, animals, etc, that make people feel welcome in a place

Manke moun, plantm bèt, elatriye, ki fè moun santi yo byen vini nan yon andwa

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Word Mo Definition Definisyondestination destinasyon A place to which a person is

going, or something is being sent

Yon andwa kote yon moun pral oswa kote yon voye l

devour devore Feast on, gobble Fete sou, bafle

dialogue dyalòg The things that are said by the characters in a story, movie, or play

Tout bagay ke pèsonaj yo di nan yon istwa, film oswa pyès teyat

diction diksyon The choice of words in speech or writing

Chwa mo yo fè nan diskou oswa redaksyon

digest dijere To think over and try to understand (news, information, etc)

Pou repanse epi eseye konprann (nouvèl enfòmayon, elatriye)

dilemma dilèm A situation in which you have to make a difficult choice

Yon sitiyasyon kote w dwe fè yon chwa ki difisil

din vakam A loud, ongoing noise, racket, clamor

Yo bri fò ki kontini, rakèt, aklamasyon

disapprovingly avèk dezapwobasyon

Belief that someone or something is bad or wrong; to not approve of someone or something

Kwè ke yon moun oswa yon bagay move oswa pa bon; pa apwouve yon moun oswa yon bagay

disconsolate tris Hopelessly unhappy Tris defason dezespere

discord dezakò A combination of sounds that is unpleasant

Yon konbinezon son ki pa agreyab

discouraged dekouraje Feeling hopeless Santi w san zespwa

disdain mepriz A feeling of strong dislike or disapproval of someone or something you think does not deserve respect

Lè w santi dezapresye oswa dezapwouve yon moun oswa yon bagay anpil ke panse ki pa merite respè

dispensing distribisyon To give or provide (something)

Bay oswa founi (yon bagay)

disputes dispit An argument or debate; a thing that people do not agree on

Yon diskisyon oswa deba; yon bagay moun pa antann sou li

disrepair movèz eta In bad condition Nan move kondisyon

disrepute pèdi valè Not being respected or trusted by most people

Ke pifò moun pa respekte oswa kwè

dissonance dizonans To not be in agreement or harmony, especially with musical sounds

Pa ann akò oswa ann amoni, sitou nan ka son mizik

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Word Mo Definition Definisyondistinction distenksyon A difference that you can

see, hear, smell, feel, etc; a noticeable difference between things or people

Yon diferans ou kapab wè, tande, santi, elatriye; yon diferans ke w ka remake nan mitan de bagay oswa de moun

doldrum doldrums A boring, gloomy place, or state of mind, in which nothing happens

Yon andwa oswa yon eta despri sonm ki raz, kote pa gen anyen ki rive

domain domèn The land that a ruler or a government control; territory

Tè yon gouvènè oswa yon gouvènman kontwole; teritwa

drowsy etoudi Tired and ready to fall asleep Fatige e prè pou dòmi

dungeon kacho A dark underground prison in a castle

Yon prizon fènwa anba tè ki nan yon chato

eat my words (idiom)

“vale mo m yo” (ekspresyon)

To admit what you said was wrong

Admèt sa m te di a pa t kòrèk

economical ekonomik Using money, resources, etc, carefully

Itilize lajan, resous, elatriye, avèk anpil swen

effusive demonstratif Expressing a lot of emotion Ki eksprime anpil emosyon

engrossed kaptive To hold the complete interest or attention of (someone)

Atire enterè oswa atansyon (yon moun)

erratic iregilye Acting, moving, or changing in ways that are not expected or usual; not consistent or regular

Aji, deplase oswa chanje nan fason ke w pa t atann oswa ki pa abityèl; pa konsistan oswa regilye

essence nannan (fon) The basic nature of a thing; the quality or qualities that make a thing what it is

Nati debaz yon bagay; kalite oswa seri kalite ki fè yon bagay sa l ye a

executive egzekitif A person who manages or directs other people in a company or organization

Yon moun ki jere oswa ki bay lòt moun nan yon konpayi oswa yon òganizasyon lòd

expectations atant Beliefs or hopes concerning what is possible in the future

Kwayans oswa espwa ki gen rapò ak sa ki posib nan lavni

external conflict

konfli ekstèn A struggle between a character and an outside force, such as another character, a group, or something in nature

Yon lit ki genyen nan mitan yon pèsonaj ak yon fòs ektèn, pa egzanp yon lòt pèsonaj, yon gwoup oswa yon bagay nan lanati

faintly timidman Not clearly seen, heard, tasted, felt, etc

Ke w pa wè, tande, goute, santi, elatriye, klèman

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Word Mo Definition Definisyonfamine grangou A shortage of, or not enough

food absans oswa pa gen ase manje

fearful gen krentif Feeling fear; an unpleasant emotion caused by being aware of danger; a feeling of being afraid

Genyen laperèz: yon emosyon ki pa agreyab ke w genyen lè w santi w nan danje: santiman laperèz

ferocious fewòs Terrifyingly fierce and scary Ki teribleman fewòs oswa efreyan

fiends demon Devils, demons Dyab, demon

follies foli Large public show or entertainment with many performers

Gwo espektak oswa divètisman piblik ki gen anpil animatè

forbidding entèdi Not friendly or appealing; having a frightening or threatening appearance

Pa amikal oswa atiran; ki genyen yon aparans efreyan oswa menasan

fortress fò A place that is protected against attack; a fortified place

Yon andwa ki pwoteje kont atak; yon andwa ki fòtifye

fraud fwod Someone who pretends to be someone he is not

Yon moun k ap eseye parèt yon moun li pa ye

fuse kab detonasyon A string that is connected to an explosive device (such as a bomb or firecracker) and that is set on fire to cause the device to explode

Yon ti fil ki konekte nan yon aparèy eksplozif (tankou yon bonm oswa on peta) yo mete dife ladan l pou fè aparèy la eksploze

gala gala A public party or celebration Yon fèt oswa selebrasyon piblik

gallant vanyan Courageous; brave Kouraje; brav

gaunt megri Very thin, usually because of illness or suffering

Mens anpil jeneralman akoz maladi oswa soufrans

gay an gete Happy; joyous Kontan; jwaye

gelatinous jelatin Like a jelly in terms of thickness or firmness

Tankou yon jele nan fason li pwès oswa solid

genuine otantik Authentic; actual, real, or true; not false or fake

Otantik; reyèl oswa vrè; ki pa fo oswa falsifye

gleefully avèk lajwa A strong feeling of happiness; great pleasure or satisfaction

Yon gwo santiman kè kontan; gwo plezi oswa satisfaksyon

glumly defason melankolik

Sad or depressed Tris oswa deprime

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Word Mo Definition Definisyongorgons gògòn Any one of the three sisters

in Greek mythology who had snakes for hair and who could turn anyone who looked at them into stone

Nenpòt nan twa sè nan mitoloji Grèk la ki te gen cheve koulè epi ki te kapab transfòme nenpòt moun ki te gade yo an wòch

grave grav Very serious Ki serye anpil

grievance doleyans A complaint against an organization or person after an injury or injustice

Yon plent yo fè kont yon òganizasyon oswa yon moun apre yon domaj oswa enjistis li fè

gross exaggeration

egzajerasyon kri Something that is not true at all

Yon bagay ki pa verite ditou

guaranteed garanti Certain to happen or to do something

Yon bagay ki ap siman rive oswa sèten ke w ap fè yon bagay

guardian gadyen Someone or something that watches or protects something

Yon moun oswa yon bagay ki siveye oswa pwoteje yon bagay

hazardous riske Dangerous Danje

hindsight retwospeksyon The knowledge and understanding that you have about an event only after it has happened

Konesans ak konpreyansyon ou gen sou yon evènman sèlman apre l fin pase

homograph omograf Two or more words that are spelled the same but have different meanings (and sometimes different pronunciations); often referred to as multiple-meaning words

De oswa plizyè mo ki ekri menm jan men ki pa vle di menm bagay (epi pafwa yo pa gen menm pwononsiyasyon); yo souvan rele yo mo ki gen plizyè siyifikasyon

homophone omofòn Two or more words that have the same pronunciation but different spellings and different meanings

De oswa plizyè mo ki gen menm pwononsiyasyon men ki pa ekri menm jan ni ki pa vle di menm bagay

hubbub vakam A loud mixture of sound or voices; a situation in which there is much noise, confusion, excitement, and activity

Yon melanj son oswa vwa ki fò; yon sitiyasyon kote gen anpil bri, konfizyon, kè kontan ak aktivite

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Word Mo Definition Definisyonhumbug twonpè A person involved in an act

meant to trick or deceive someone; someone who pretends to be someone they are not; a dishonest or insincere person; nonsense

Yon moun ki enplike nan yon zak ki fèt pou twonpe yon moun; yon moun ki fè tèt li pase pou yon moun li pa ye; yon moun ki pa onèt oswa ki pa sensè; betiz

idiom lokisyon A phrase or expression that means something other than the literal meaning of its individual words

Yon fraz oswa yon ekspresyon ki vle di yon lòt bagay anplis de sans literal mo ki konpoze l yo genyen

ignorance inyorans A state of not knowing; lack of awareness or education

Kondisyon kote w pa konnen yon bagay; manke konsyan oswa edikasyon

illusions ilizyon A false or not true idea; a state of seeing hearing, or otherwise sensing things in a false way

Yon ide fo oswa ki pa vrè; kondisyon kote ou wè, tande oswa sitou santi bagay nan yon fason ki pa reyèl

imposter enpostè Fake; someone who pretends to be someone else

Ki pa vre: yon moun ki ap fè tèt li pase pou yon lòt moun

impractical enpratikab Not easy to do or use; not suitable for the situation; not sensible; not able to deal with practical matters effectively

Ki pa fasil pou fè oswa itilize, ki pa apwopriye pou sitiyasyon an; pa rezonab, pa kapab trete pwoblèm pratik yo avèk efikasite

inconvenient enkonvenyan Causing trouble or problems Lakoz twoub oswa pwoblèm

indignantly avèk endiyasyon Feeling or showing anger because of something that is unfair or wrong; very angry

Santi oswa montre kòlè akoz yon bagay ki pa jis oswa ki pa kòrèk; fache anpil

infinity enfinite Having no limits or end Ki pa gen limit oswa fen

infuriate enève To make (someone) very angry; to make (someone) furious

Fè (yon moun) fache anpil; fe (yon moun) nève anpil

insincerity enseserite Phony or fake Ki pa reyèl oswa ki falsifye

intentions entansyon The thing that you plan to do or achieve, an aim or purpose

Tout bagay ou planifye fè oswa reyalize; yon objektif oswa bi

internal conflict

konfli entèn A struggle that takes place inside a character’s mind

Yon lit ki pwodui nan lespri yon pèsonaj

intruder entri Trespasser Yon moun ki franchi yon teritwa san pèmisyon

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Word Mo Definition Definisyon( jump to conclusions)

“pase nan konklizyon”

To judge or decide something without having all the facts; to form an opinion about something without having enough facts or information

Jije oswa pran desizyon san pa gen tout verite yo; fòme yon opinyon sou yon bagay san pa gen ase verite oswa enfòmasyon,

juxtaposition jistapozisyon The act of placing things close together or side by side in a work of art

Lè ou plase bagay yo toupre youn lòt oswa youn bò kote lòt nan yon zèv art

knowledge konesans Understanding of a topic or idea through learning or experience

Konpreyansyon yon sijè oswa ide atravè aprantisaj oswa eksperyans

(killing time) “boule lè” A way to use time doing something while just waiting for time to pass

Yon fason ou itilize tan ap fè yon bagay pandan w annik ap tann tan an pase

laudable louwab Deserving praise Ki merite louwanj

lavish liksye Having a very rich and expensive quality

Genyen yon kalite ki rich e chè anpil

leave no stone unturned (idiom)

“pa kite anyen owaza” (ekspresyon)

To consider every possibility when trying to solve a problem

Konsidere chak posiblite lè w ap eseye rezoud yon pwoblèm

ledger rejis A book that a company uses to record information about the money it has paid and received

Yon liv ke yon konpayi itilize pou l anrejistre enfòmasyon sou kantite lajan li te peye e resevwa

leisurely trankilman Not hurried; slow and relaxed

Ki pa prese; dousman e kalm

lethargy letaji A state of having very low energy with drowsiness and lack of interest or feeling

Kondisyon kote w kantite enèji ki trè fèb ki akonpanye ak etoudisman ak yon mank enterè oswa santiman

loaf pawaze To spend time relaxing instead of working

Pase tan ap pran plezi w olye w travay

loathsome repiyan Causing feelings of hatred or disgust; very bad

Lakoz santiman lahèn oswa degou; trè move

logical lojik Sensible or reasonable rasyonèl oswa rezonab

loiter Flannen Remain in an area when you do not have a particular reason to be there

Rete nan yon zòn pandan w pa gen yon rezon patikilye pou rete la

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Word Mo Definition Definisyonlurch Vasiye To move or walk in an

awkward or unsteady way; to move or walk in an awkward or unsteady way

Deplase oswa mache nan yon fason gòch oswa enstab; deplase oswa mache nan yon fason gòch oswa enstab

lurking Ki ap obsève an silans

To be in a hidden place Ki nan yon kote ki kache

macabre Fatal Of, dealing with, or pertaining to death or the horrors of death; gruesome

Soti nan, trete oswa gen rapò ak lanmò oswa kochma lanmò; orib

magnitude mayitid The size, extent, or importance of something

Grandè, ekstanyon, oswa enpòtans yon bagay

make hay while the sun shines (idiom)

“bat fè a pandan l cho” ( ekspresyon)

Take advantage of an opportunity or get something done while you have the chance

Pwofite yon opòtinite oswa akonpli yon bagay pandan w gen posiblite a

make mountains out of molehills (idiom)

“chofe dife” (ekspresyon)

Over-reactive behavior in which a person makes too much of a minor issue

Yon konpòtman ki twò reayaktif kote yon moun twò konplike yon pwoblèm ki senp

malice malis A desire to cause harm to another person

Yon dezi pou fè yon lòt moun mal

maliciously move Having or showing a desire to cause harm to another person

Genyen oswa montre yon dezi pou fè yon lòt moun mal

mangle masakre To injure or damage (something or someone) severely by cutting, tearing, or crushing

Blese oswa andomaje (yon bagay oswa yon moun) byen grav pandan w koupe, chire oswa kraze l

market mache A place in which goods are bought and sold

Yon andwa kote yo vann ak achte machandiz

meditate medite To think about deeply Reflechi pwofondman

melancholy melankoli Characterized by sad, gloomy feelings

Tout bagay ke santiman sonm ki tris karakterize

menacingly de fason menasan Threatening harm to (someone or something)

Menase pou andomaje (yon moun oswa yon bagay)

mentor konseye A guide or wise teacher who gives advice and supports a younger or less learned person

Yon gid oswa yon pwofesè ki gen sajès ki konseye oswa sipòte yon moun ki pi jèn oswa ki gen mwens eksperyans

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Word Mo Definition Definisyonmerchandise machandiz Goods that are bought and

sold Komès ke moun vann ak achte; enfòme piblik la sou (yon pwodui ke yo ofri pou vann) pandan w ap itilize piblisite ak lòt metòd

metropolis metwopòl A very large or important city

Yon vil ki gwo anpil oswa ki enpòtan

mincing words amelyore langaj To speak vaguely or indirectly

Pale defason vag oswa endirèk

mine min A pit or tunnel from which minerals (such as coal, gold, and diamonds) are taken

Yon fòs oswa yon tinèl kote yo eksplwate mineral (pa egzanp chabon, lò, ak dyaman

minstrels twoubadou Musical entertainers in the Middle Ages

Animatè mizik nan epòk Mwayen Aj

misapprehension malantandi An incorrect understanding of something; a wrong idea about something

Yon fason enkòrèk moun konprann yon bagay; yon ide sou yon bagay ki pa kòrèk

miserly mizerab Like a greedy, stingy person who lives in a poor way to save money

Tankou yon moun ki chich e ava ki viv nan yon sitiyasyon povrete pou l kapab ekonomize lajan

misfortune malè Bad luck; an unlucky condition or event

Devenn; yon kondisyon oswa evènman ki pote malè

monotonous monotòn Used to describe something that is boring because it is always the same

Yo itilize mo sa pou dekri yon bagay ki raz poutèt li toujou menm jan an

mourning an dèy Great sadness felt because someone has died

Gwo tristès yon moun santi poutèt yon moun ki mouri

nimbly abil Able to move quickly, easily, and lightly; able to learn and understand things quickly and easily

Kapab deplase byen rapid, fasilman e avèk lejète; kapab aprann e konprann bagay yo byen rapid e byen fasil

nonexistent non-eksistan Not present or real Ki pa prezan oswa reyèl

nuisance nwizans A person, thing, or situation that is annoying or that causes trouble or problems

Yon moun, yon bagay oswa yon sitiyasyon ki annouyan oswa ki lakoz annwi oswa pwoblèm

null nil Having no legal power Ki pa gen pouvwa legal

objections objeksyon Reasons for disagreeing with or opposing something

Rezon pou pa dakò ak oswa pou opoze yon bagay

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Word Mo Definition Definisyonobstacle obstak Something that makes it

difficult to do something; an object that you have to go around or over; something that blocks your path

Yon bagay ki rann li difisil pou fè yon bagay; yon objè ou dwe pase ozalantou l oswa ou dwe simonte l; yon bagay ki bloke chemen w

ominous menasan Suggesting that something bad is going to happen in the future

Ki sijere ke gen yon bagay mal ki pral pase alavni

ordinance òdonans A law or regulation made by a city or town government

Yon lwa oswa yon règleman ke gouvènman yon vil oswa yon minisipalite adopte

ousts ranvèse To cause or force (someone or something) to leave a position of power, a competition; to take the place of (someone or something)

Lakoz oswa fòse (yon moun oswa yon bagay) kite yon pòs pouvwa, yon konpetisyon; pran plas (yon moun oswa yon bagay)

ovation ovasyon An occurrence in which a group of people at a play, speech, sporting event, etc, show enthusiastic approval or appreciation by clapping their hands together over and over

Yon evènman kote yon gwoup moun nan yon pyès teyat, diksou, evènman espòtif, elatriye, montre apwobasyon oswa apresiyasyon pandan y ap plede bat men yo plizyè fwa

pandemonium pandemonyòm A situation in which a crowd of people act in a wild, uncontrolled, or violent way because they are afraid, excited, or confused

Yon sitiyasyon kote yon foul moun aji nan yon fason sovaj, ki pa kontwole oswa ki vyolan paske yo pè, kontan oswa konfann

parchment pachemen Paper made from the skin of a sheep or goat

Papye ki fèt apati po mouton oswa po kabrit

pathetic patetik Very bad, poor, weak Ki trè move, pòv oswa fèb

peculiar espesifik Abnormal or different from the usual expectation

Ki anòmal oswa ki diferan pa rapò ak atant abityèl yo

peevishly avèk pèn Feeling or showing irritation Santi oswa montre iritasyon

perils peril Dangers Danje

persistence pèsistans The quality of being steadfast, determined, stubborn, or insistent

Kalite kote w konstan, detèmine, tèti oswa ensistan

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Word Mo Definition Definisyonpersuade pèsyade To cause (someone) to

do something by asking, arguing, or giving reasons; to cause (someone) to believe something

Lakoz (yon moun) fè yon bagay pandan w mande l, agimante oswa bay rezon pou sa a; fè (yon moun) kwè yon bagay

petty raz Not very important or serious

Ki pa twò enpòtan oswa serye

phantom fantom Seemingly real but actually not real

Ki parèt reyèl men pa reyèl toutbonvre

phonograph fonograf Record player Lektè CD

pigment pigman A substance that gives color to something else

Yon sibstans ki yon lòt bagay koulè

pitfalls pyèj Dangers, traps Danje, pèlen

plot konplo The action or events that make up a story; includes a conflict that sparks events that ultimately lead to an outcome or resolution

Aksyon oswa evènman ki konpoze yon istwa; ki enkli yon konfli ki deklannche yon seri evènman ki finalman abouti a yon rezilta oswa yon solisyon

point of view pwennvi A place from which you see something; angle, position; the way in which one thinks about a situation or event

1 Yon andwa kote w pozisyone pou wè yon bagay ang, pozisyon; fason yon moun reflechi sou yon sitiyasyon oswa yon evènman

possession byen Having or owning something Genyen oswa posede yon bagay

precautionary prevantif Done to prevent possible harm or trouble from happening in the future

Ki fèt pou anpeche domaj oswa pwoblèm ki posib yo pase alavni

precious presye Rare and valuable Ki ra e ki valab

presume prezime To assume as truth without evidence or question

Asime kòm vrè san evidans oswa kesyon

prey pwa ( jibye) Victims Viktim

proclamation pwoklamasyon The act of saying something in a public, official, or definite way; the act of proclaiming something; an official statement or announcement made by a person in power or by a government

Aksyon kote w di yon bagay nan yon fason piblik, ofisyèl oswa definitif : lè w pwoklame yon bagay; yon deklarasyon oswa anons ofisyèl ke yon moun ki nan pouvwa oswa yon gouvènman fè

profusion pwofizyon A large amount of something Yon gwo kantite nan yon bagay

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Word Mo Definition Definisyonpromontory pwomontwa A high area of land or rock

that sticks out into the sea Yon sifas tè oswa wòch ki wo ki avanse nan lanmè a

proportion pwopòsyon The importance of something when it is compared to other things; the relative importance of things

Enpòtans yon bagay genyen lè yo konpare l ak lòt bagay; enpòtans ki lye ak bagay yo

provision pwovizyon The act or process of supplying or providing something

Aksyon oswa pwosesis kote ou bay oswa founi yon bagay

pun kalanbou A humorous play on words based on two words or phrases that are close in sound but different in meaning

Yo jwèt amizan yo fè ak mo ki baze sou de mo oswa fraz ki prèske gen menm son men ki pa vle di menm bagay

pungent pike Having a strong, sharp taste or smell

Genyen yon gou oswa sant pike ki fò

quarrel zen An angry argument or bitter disagreement

Yon diskisyon kote moun an kòlè oswa yon move dezakò

quest rechèch A journey made in search of something

Yon vwayaj ou fè pou chache yon bagay

quill pen plim zwa A writing tool made from a molted flight feather of a large bird

Yon zouti moun ekri ke yo fè avèk plim yon gwo zwazo chanje

ragamuffin ragamuffin A child who is dressed in rags and is usually dirty and poor

Yon timoun ki abiye an ranyon epi ki jeneral sal epi ki pòv

raspy wòk Having a rough, harsh sound Genyen yon son graj ki pa agreyab

reality reyalite The state of being real Lè yon bagay reyèl

realm wayòm An area of activity, interest, or knowledge; a country that is ruled by a king or queen

Yon domèn aktivite, enterè oswa konesans; ke yon wa oswa yon rèn ap gouvène

reason rezon To arrive at a conclusion through close, careful, logical thought

Abouti a yon konklizyon atravè refleksyon atantif, pwofon oswa lojik

reconcile rekonsilye To cause people or groups to become friendly again after an argument or disagreement

Fè moun oswa gwoup moun vin zanmi ankò apre yo te fin nan diskisyon oswa dezakò

refunded ranbouse Gave back money that someone paid for something

Remèt lajan ke yon moun te peye pou yon bagay

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Word Mo Definition Definisyonregally wayalman Of, relating to, or suitable for

a king or queen Ki soti nan oswa ki gen rapò ak oswa ki konfòm pou yon wa oswa yon rèn

regulations règleman Official rules or laws that says how something should be done

Tout règ oswa lwa ofisyèl ki di kòman yon bagay ta dwe fèt

resolute rezoli Very determined Ki detèmine anpil

rhyme or reason (idiom)

“fè sans oswa lojik”

Having or showing good sense, logic, or meaning

Genyen oswa montre bonjan sans, lojik oswa siyifikasyon

rigmarole charabya A long, complicated, and annoying process, description, etc

Yon pwosesis, deskripsyon konplike ki long e ki annouyan, elatriye

vakam ranje A loud, unpleasant noise (chiefly British)

Yon bri fò ki pa agreyab (Chiefly British)

salutation salitasyon A word or phrase that is used to begin a letter; the act of greeting someone

Yon mo oswa fraz ke yo itilize pou kòmanse yon lòt; aksyon lè w salye yon moun

sanity sanite The condition of having a healthy mind

Kondisyon kote w gen yon lespri ki pwòp

satisfactory satisfezan Good enough for a particular purpose; acceptable

Ki ase bon pou yon rezon patikilye; akseptab

savory koupe dwèt Having a spicy or salty quality without being sweet; having a pleasant taste or smell

Genyen yon kalite pike oswa sale san l pa dous; genyen yon gou oswa sant ki agreyab

scale echèl How large or small something seems when compared to the objects around it

Fason yon bagay parèt gwo oswa piti lè yo konpare l ak lòt objè ki ozalantou l

scandalous eskandal Shocking; offensive Chokan; ofansif

scenic bèl Having, providing, or relating to a pleasing or beautiful view of natural scenery

Genyen, founi oswa gen rapò ak vizyon agreyab e bèl nan yon peyizaj natirèl

sensory language

langaj sansoryèl The use of details that appeal to a reader’s senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch/feel) to add color and depth to writing and help readers visualize what an author is writing about

Itilizasyon detay ki fè apèl ak sans lektè a (vizyon, tande, santi, goute, touche/santi) pou bay redaksyon an koulè ak pwofondè epi ki ede lektè a vizyalize sa otè a ekri sou li a

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Word Mo Definition Definisyonsentence pèn/fraz To officially state the

punishment given to (someone) by a court of law

Endike ofisyèlman pèm yon tribinal bay (yon moun)

serenade serenad To sing or play music for—often used figuratively

Chante oswa jwe mizik pou—yo souvan itilize mo sa nan sans figire

sheepish lach Showing or feeling embarrassment, especially because you have done something foolish or wrong

Montre oswa santi anbarasman sitou paske w te fè yon bagay ki estipid oswa ki pa kòrèk

short shrift travay rapid Brief and harsh treatment given to a person or topic, with little sympathy or consideration

Yon tretman brèf e sevè ke yo akòde ak yon moun oswa yon sijè, ki pa gen anpil senpati oswa konsiderasyon

shuddering frisonan Shaking violently K ap tranble defason vyolan

signet siyè A ring that is decorated with a special design and worn on the finger

Yon bag ke yo dekore avèk dezay espesyal epi moun mete l nan dwèt yo

significant siyifyan Important Enpòtan

silence is golden (idiom)

“silans vo lò”(ekspresyon)

Sometimes it’s better to say nothing

Pafwa li pi bon pou pa di anyen

smog esmòg Fog mixed with smoke; a cloud of dirty air from cars, factories, etc, that is usually found in cities

Bwouya ki melanje ak lafimen; yon nwaj ki fèt ak lè sal ki soti nan machin, faktori, elatriye, ke w souvan jwenn nan vil

soiled sal Made something dirty Fè yon bagay pa pwòp

somersault soperye A forward or backward movement of your body on the ground or in the air that is made by bringing your feet over your head

Yon mouvman pa devan oswa pa dèyè ke w fè avèk kò w atè oswa anlè pandan fè pye pase anwo tèt ou

sonnets sonè Poems made up of 14 lines that rhyme in a fixed pattern

Yon powèm ki gen 14 vè ki rime nan yon modèl fiks

souvenir souvni Something that is kept as a reminder of a place you have visited, an event you have been to, etc

Yon bagay ke w kenbe kòm rapèl sou yon andwa ou te vizite, yon evènman ke w te patisipe ladan l, elatriye

sowing confusion

seme konfizyon To make people feel afraid, doubtful, or confused

Fè moun santi yo pè, gen dout, oswa konfonn

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Word Mo Definition Definisyonspats cheviyè soulye

gasonCloth or leather coverings for the ankle and foot that men wore over their shoes in the past

Kouvèti an twal oswa kwiv pou cheviy ak pye ke gason yo te konn mete sou soulye yo nan lepase

specialist espesyalis A person who has special knowledge and skill relating to a particular job, area of study, etc

Moun ki gen konesans espesyal ak kapasite ki gen rapò ak yon travay patikilye, yon domèn, elatriye

speculate espekile To hypothesize; to make a guess when curious or doubtful

Fè ipotèz; devine yon bagay lè w kirye oswa gen doute

spectrum espèk The group of colors that a ray of light can be separated into including red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet; the colors that can be seen in a rainbow

Nan yon gwoup koulè ke yon reyon limyè kapab separe ladan l ki enkli wouj, oranj, jòn, vèt, ble, endigo ak vyolë : seri koulè w kapab wè nan yon akansyèl

stalactites estalaktik A pointed piece of rock that hangs down from the roof of a cave and that is formed by dripping water that contains minerals

Yon moso wòch ki pwenti ki pandye nan plafon yon gwòt epi se dlo k ap degoute ki gen mineral ki fòme l

stalls reyon Small open counter or partially enclosed structures where things are displayed for sale

Ti kontwa ki ouvri oswa estrikti ki demi fèmen kote bagay yo ekspoze pou vann

steadfast konstan Very devoted or loyal to a person, belief, or cause; unchanging

Ki trè devwe oswa ki lwayal ak yon moun, kwayans oswa koz; ki pa chanje

stethoscope estetoskòp An instrument that is used for listening to someone’s heart or lungs

Yon enstriman ke yo itilize pou tande kè oswa poumon yon moun

stout solid Brave and strong Brav e djanm

strenuous epwizan Requiring or showing great energy and effort

Egzije oswa montre anpil enèji ak efò

stubborn tèti Refusing to change your ideas or to stop doing something

Refize chanje ide w oswa sispann fè yon bagay

subdued modere Not strong or loud; quiet Ki pa di fò oswa entans

sulked boude Angry or upset about something and unwilling to discuss it with other people

Fache oswa nève sou bagay epi refize diskite l avèk lòt moun

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Word Mo Definition Definisyonsurmise sipoze To voice an opinion with

little evidence; imagine Eksprime yon opinyon san w pa gen ase evidans; imajine

surreal sireyèl Bizarre, weird, or eerie; having a dream-like quality

Biza, dwòl, oswa etranj; ki sanble ak yon rèv

suspicious sispèk Having or showing a feeling that something is wrong or that someone is behaving wrongly

Fè yon moun gen santimen ke yon bagay pa kòrèk oswa yon koun ki konpòte l defason enkòrèk; genyen oswa montre yon santiman ke yon bagay pa kòrèk oswa ke yon moun ap konpòte defason enkòrèk

telescope teleskòp A device shaped like a long tube that you look through in order to see things that are far away

Yon aparèy ki gen fòm yon tib long ke w itilize pou gade pou wè objè ki trè lwen

the wheels began to turn (idiom)

“wou yo kòmanse woule” (ekspreyon)

Thinking Reflechi

theme Tèm The central topic, subject, or message of a literary work

Sijè, tèm santral oswa mesaj santral nan yon zèv literè

threadbare excuse

ekskiz ki pase mòd

An excuse that is no longer effective because it has been overused

Yon ekskiz pa efikas ankò paske w te itilize l twòp

tollbooth peyaj A small building in which payments are collected so that passage on or access to a roadway can be permitted

Yon ti bilding kotw yo kolekte peman pou moun kapab jwenn pasaj oswa aksè nan yon wout

trance trans A state that is like being asleep, except that you can move and respond to questions and commands like a person who is awake

Kondisyon kote w parèt tankou w ap dòmi men ou kapab deplase oswa reponn kesyon ak kòmann tankou se yon moun ki reveye

transfixed fasine To be awed by something and unable to move or look away; mesmerized, stunned

Se lè yon bagay fè w etone epi w pa kapab deplase oswa gade lòtbò; distrè, etone

transformation transfòmasyon A major change in someone or something

Yon chanjman majè ki fèt lakay yon moun oswa nan yon bagay

triumphal triyonfan Celebrating a victory or success

Ki ap selebre viktwa oswa siksè

trivial banal Of little value or importance Ki gen pa gen anpil valè oswa enpòtans

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Word Mo Definition Definisyontumult vakam A state of noisy confusion or

disorderYon kondisyon kote gen konfizyon oswa dezòd ak anpil bri

unabridged entegral Not shortened by leaving out some parts

Ke w pa retresi pandan w kite kèk espas

unappetizing ki pa apetizan Not appealing to a person’s taste

Ki pa agreyab selon gou yon moun

unenlightened ki pa eklere Not having or showing a good understanding of how people should be treated

Ki pa genyen oswa montre yon bon konpreyansyon sou fason moun yo ta dwe trete moun

unethical imoral Morally bad Ki pa moralman kòrèk

unkempt mal teni Not neat or orderly; messy or untidy

Ki pa pwòp oswa òdone; ki an dezòd oswa ki pa ann öd

upsetting the applecart (idiom)

twòp chèn gate revèy (ekspresyon)

Spoil carefully laid plans Gache plan ki elabore yo avèk swen

vacantly defason vid Showing no indication of what someone is thinking or feeling

Ki pa montre yon endikasyon sou kisa yon moun ap panse, santi, elatriye

vault kavo A locked room where money or valuable things are kept

Yon chanm ki vewoye kote yo konsève lajan oswa objè valab

venture riske To go somewhere that is unknown or dangerous

Ale yon kote ke moun pa konnen oswa ki danje

verdict vèdik The decision made by a jury in a trial; a judgment or opinion about something

Desizyon ke yon jiri pran nan yon pwosè; yon jijman oswa yon opinyon sou yon bagay

villainous mechan Very bad or evil; wicked Move oswa malveyan anpil; vyolan

violators vyolè People who do things that are not allowed (by rules or the law)

Moun ki fè yon seri bagay ke (règ oswa lalwa) pa otorize

visualize vizyalize To see something in your head while you think about it or as it is being described

Monte yon bagay nan lespri w pandan w reflechi sou li oswa pandan y ap dekri l

wisdom sajès Accumulated knowledge or learning

Konesans oswa eksperyans ou akimile

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Word Mo Definition Definisyonwistfully avèk neglijans Having or showing sad

thoughts and feelings about something that you want to have or do and especially about something that made you happy in the past

Genyen oswa montre panse oswa santiman tris sou yon bagay ke ou vle genyen oswa fè e sitou sou yon bagay ki te fè kè w kontan nan lepase

wit entèlijans The ability to express oneself in clever ways that amuse people; the ability to think or reason

Kapasite yon moun genyen pou l eksprime nan fason entèlijan ki amize moun; kapasite moun genyen pou yo panse oswa rezone

withered fennen Dried up or wilted Ki seche

wordplay jedemo Playful or clever use of words to create humor

Lè w itilize mo defason amizan e entèlijan pou fè kè moun kontan

wreaking havoc fè ravaj To cause damage, disruption, or destruction

Lakoz domaj, pètibasyon oswa destriksyon

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Word Mo Definition Definisyonabolished aboli Gotten rid of Debarase w de

abolitionist abolisyonis A person who wants to stop or abolish slavery

Yon moun ki vle kanpe oswa aboli esklavaj

absently defason distrè Showing a person is distracted and thinking about something else

Montre yon moun distrè epi l ap panse ak yon lòt bagay

agricultural agrikiltirèl Having to do with farming Ki gen rapò ak agrikilti

aliens etranje Those who live in a country who are not citizens of that country

Sila yo k ap viv nan peyi men yo pa sitwayen peyi sa a

amputate, amputated

anpite, anpite To cut off Koupe/rache

ammunition minisyon Objects that are detonated from any weapon

Tout objè ke yo tire avèk kèlkeswa zam nan

annihilated aneyanti (detwi) Completely destroyed Detwi nèt

arms zam Guns or other weapons that are used especially in a war

Zam oswa fizi ke yo itilize sitou nan yon gè

armory asenal A supply of weapons; a place where weapons are kept

Yon ekipman zam; yon andwa kote yo konsève zam

arsenal asenal A collection of weapons; a place where weapons are made or stored

Yon koleksyon zam; yon andwa kote yo fabrike oswa konsève zam

artillery latiyri (kanno) Large guns that are used to shoot over a great distance

Gwo zam ke yo itilize pou tire nan yon long distans

artilleryman atiyè Soldiers who operate the large guns that are used to shoot over a great distance

Solda ki opere gwo zam ke yo itilize pou tire nan long distans

banned bani Forbidden from using or doing

Ki entèdi pou moun itilize oswa fè

battalions batayon A large, organized group of soldiers or people who act together

Yon gwo gwoup sòlda oswa moun ki òganize ki travay ansanm

batteries batri A set of large guns Yon seri gwo zam

besiege sène toupatou To surround a city, building, etc, with soldiers and try to take control of it

Antoure yon vil, bilding, elatriye, avèk sòlda pandan w eseye pran kontwòl li

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Word Mo Definition Definisyonbivouacked bivwake A temporary camp or shelter Yon kan oswa abri pwovizwa

blockade blokaj An act of war in which one country uses ships to stop people or supplies from entering or leaving another country

Yon gè kote yon peyi itilize bato pou anpeche moun oswa ekipman antre oswa kite yon peyi

bombardment bonbademan To strike with artillery or explosive devices, such as bombs or cannons

Frape avèk gwo zam oswa aparèy eksplozif pa egzanp bonm oswa kanon

bondage ekslavaj The state of being a slave Kondisyon kote yon moun esklav

bonnet bonè A hat that ties under the chin Yon chapo ki mare pa anba manto w

breeches kalson Short pants that are fastened at or just below the knee

Pantalon kout ki tache nan oswa pi wo jenou an

brigade brigad A large group of soldiers that is part of an army

Yon gwo gwoup sòlda ki fè pati yon lame

capital shot plon kapital A shot that hits its target, or mark

Yon plon ki atenn sib oswa mak la

captured kaptire To take and hold (someone) as a prisoner especially by using force

Pran oswa kenbe (yon moun) kòm yon prizonye sitou pandan itilize fòs pou fè sa a

cargo kago Something that is carried from one place to another by boat, etc

Yon bagay yo transpòte soti yon andwa rive yon lòt nan bato, elatriye

cash crop rekòlt rantab A crop grown for sale to others

Yon rekòlt yo kiltive pou vann bay lòt moun

casualties viktim People who are killed or wounded

Kantite moun ki mouri oswa blese

cavalry kalvè The part of an army that in the past had soldiers who rode horses

Pati nan yon lame nan lepase ki te gen sòlda ki sou cheval

century syèk A period of 100 years Yon peryòd ki dire 100 lane

chaos kawo Complete confusion and disorder

Konfizyon oswa dezòd total

chloroform klowofòm A colorless poisonous liquid, used in the past to make patients unconscious during medical operations but now primarily to dissolve other substances

Yon likid san koulè ki gen pwazon, nan lepase, yo te konn itilize klowofòm nan pou anestezi pasyan yo pandan y ap fè operasyon men jodi a, yo itilize l pou yo fonn lòt sibstans

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Word Mo Definition Definisyonchronic kwonik Continuing or occurring

again and again for a long time

Ki ap plede kontinye oswa pwodui pandan yon long peryòd tan

civil sivil Having to do with the activities of people who are members of a country

Ki gen rapò ak aktivite moun ki fè pati yon peyi

civilian sivil A person who is not serving in the military

Yon moun ki p ap ranpli sèvis militè

comrade konpayon A close friend you have worked with, been in the military with, etc

Yon zanmi pwòch ke w te travay avèk li, ke w te nan militè avèk li, elatriye

condemnation kondanasyon A statement or expression of very strong and definite criticism or disapproval

Yopn deklarasyon oswa yon ekspresyon kritik oswa dezapwobasyon ki trè fò e definitif

Confederate Konfedere Having to do with the southern states that separated from the United States, or Union

Ki gen rapò ak eta disid ki separe de Etazini oswa Inyon an

consolers konsolatè People who provide comfort Yon moun ki soulaje

corsage ti bouke flè A flower or small group of flowers that a woman sometimes wears on her clothing or attaches to her wrist on special occasions

Yon flè oswa yon gwoup flè ke yon fanm souvan mete nan rad li oswa li mare nan pwanyè li nan yon seri okazyon espesyal

corset kòsè A tight-fitting undergarment worn to shape the middle part of the body

Yon souvètman ki sere ke moun mete pou fè fòm pati mitan kò a

courier kourye Someone who delivers messages, packages, and the like, especially for a government, military organization, or business

Yon moun ki livre mesaj, pake, bagay patikilye, sitou pou yon gouvènman, òganizasyon militè oswa pou yon biznis

cruelly kriyèlman Causing suffering; terrible and unfair

Ki lakoz soufrans; terib e ki pa jis

current kouran A continuous movement of water or air in the same direction

Mouvman kontini dlo oswa lè a fè nan menm direksyon an

dander andyable To cause someone to become angry

Lakoz yon moun fache

dazed etoudi In a state of shock, stunned Nan yon kondisyon chòk, etone

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Word Mo Definition DefinisyonDeclaration of Independence

Deklarasyon Endepandans

The formal statement written by Thomas Jefferson declaring the freedom of the thirteen American colonies from Great Britain

Deklarasyon fòmèl ke Thomas Jefferson te ekri a ki deklare ke tout trèz koloni Ameriken yo lib e pa sou kontwòl Grann Bretay

deplorable deplorab Very bad in a way that causes shock, fear, or disgust

Ki move anpil nan yon fason ki lakoz chòk, lakrent oswa degou

dialect dyalèk A form of language that is spoken in a specific region or by a specific group of people

Yon fòm lang ke yo pale nan yon rejyon espesifik oswa ke yon gwoup moun espesifik pale

dreadful terib Very bad or unpleasant Move oswa dezagreyab anpil

dysentery disantri A serious disease that causes severe diarrhea and a loss of blood

Yon maladi grav ki lakoz moun gen gwo dyare ak pèdi san

economy ekonomi The system of making money and producing items

Sistèm pou fè lajan ak pwodui atik

eddies twoubouyon Circular movement of air or water

Mouvman sikilè lè oswa dlo a fè

embers tizàn Glowing pieces of coal or wood from a fire

Moso chabo oswa bwa ki sot nan dife k ap briye

enlist rekrite To sign up; to join the military

Enskri; antre nan militè

Emancipation Proclamation

Pwoklamasyon Emansipasyon

Edict issued by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, that freed the slaves of the Confederate states in rebellion against the Union

Prezidan Abraham Lincoln te pibliye Pwoklamasyon Emansipasyon an nan dat 1ye Janvye 1863, ki te libere esklav nan Konfederasyon eta yo kit e an rebelyon kont inyon an

enslaved mete ann esklavaj Made someone a slave Fè yon moun vin esklav

etiquette pwotokòl Rules for proper behavior Ansanm règ pou moun konpòte yo nan fason ki apwopriye

expedition ekspedisyon A journey Yon vwayaj

flashback flachbak The introduction of a past event that interrupts the forward, or chronological, action of a story

Entwodiksyon sou evènman ki pase ki entewonp aksyon ki gen pou rive oswa aksyon kwonolojik nan yon istwa

force fòs Power or violence used on a person or thing

Pouvwa oswa vyolans yo itilize kont yon moun oswa yon bagay

founding fonde Creation or establishment of something

Kreye oswa tabli yon bagay

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Word Mo Definition Definisyonfowling chase bèt volay The hunting, shooting, or

trapping of wildfowl Chase, tire oswa pyeje yon bèt volay

freight kagezon Goods that are carried by ships, trains, etc

Chandiz ke yo transpòte nan bato, tren, elatriye

frenzy foli A state of extreme excitement or temporary madness

Yon eta kontantman ekstrèm oswa eta foli ekstrèm

futile initil Unlikely to lead to a desired result

Ki petèt p ap mennen okenn kote, ki p ap bay rezilta

gaunt megri Very thin, usually because of illness or suffering

Mens anpil jeneralman akoz maladi oswa soufrans

gens de couleur moun de koulè Free people of color, specifically people of mixed African, French, and sometimes Spanish descent

Moun lib ki gen koulè, sitou moun ki melanje desandan Afriken, Fransè e pafwa desandan Espanyòl

hardscrabble enfètil Having poor soil; harsh and difficult conditions because of poverty

Ki gen sòl ki fèb Genyen kondisyon ki difisil e sevè akoz povrete

heathens payen Old-fashioned and often offensive term for a person who is not religious or who does not practice Christianity

ki ansyen epi ki souvan ofansif : yon moun ki pa relijye oswa ki pa pratike relijyon Krisyanis la

hussy sedwizè Old-fashioned term for a girl or woman who does things that people consider immoral or improper

Ki pa alamòd pou yon tifi oswa fanm ki fè bagay ke moun konsidere immoral oswa enpwòb

idle parese Not active; not working Ki pa aktif; ki p ap travay

impact Enpak To affect directly Afekte defason endirèk

industrial endistriyèl Having to do with producing items

Ki gen rapò ak fabrikasyon obkjè

infantry anfantri The part of an army that has soldiers who fight on foot

Pati nan yon lame ki gen sòlda a pye k ap konbat

insurrection ensireksyon A usually violent attempt to take control of a government

Yon tantitiv vyolan pou pran kontwòl yon gouvènman

ironic iwonik Using words that mean the opposite of what you really think especially in order to be funny

Ki itilize mo ki gen yon siyifikasyon kontrè ak sa w panse toutbon an sitou nan pou fè blag

labor bourike To do hard work Fè travay ki difisil

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Word Mo Definition Definisyonlandmark pwen repè A feature of the landscape

that is easy to see and recognize

Karakteristik yon peyizaj ki fasil pou detekte e rekonèt

lap wode To gently splash or wash over

Fwape dlo sou oswa lave dousman

lariats larya Ropes used as a lasso or for tethering

Kòd yo itilize kòm yon laso oswa pou mare

legally legalman Allowed by the law or by the rules in a game

Ke lalwa oswa règ nan yon jwèt pèmèt

line liy A long mark Yon mak ki long

loge lòj A private box or enclosure in a theater

Yon bwat oswa yon fèmti prive ki nan yon sal teyat

maids fanm menaj Female servants Sèvant fanm

metaphor metafò A phrase that compares two unlike things without using like or as to show similarities

Yon fraz ki konpare de bagay ki pa menm san l pa itilize mo “tankou” oswa “kòm” pou montre similarite

militias milisya A group of people who are not part of the armed forces of a country but are trained like soldiers

Yon gwoup moun ki pa fè pati yon fòs lame ki nan yon peyi men ki pa sòlda ki pran fòmasyon

minstrel twoubadou A member of a group of entertainers who performed black American songs and jokes usually with blackened faces

Yon manm nan yon gwoup moun k ap pran plezi yo ki pèfòme chante ak blag Ameriken, yo jeneralman nwasi figi yo

morphine mòfin A powerful drug made from opium that is used to reduce pain

Yon medikaman pwisan yo fè apati opyòm ke yo itilize pou diminye doulè

mortally mòtalite Fatally Fatalite

mortar mòtye A military weapon used to fire shells high into the air at a low speed

Yon zam militè ke yo itilize pou tire kokiy wo anlè nan yon vitès fèb

muff manchon A warm covering for your hands that is shaped like a tube with open ends in which both hands may be placed

Yon kouvèti cho pou men w ki gen fòm yon tib ki gen pwent li ouvri kote w dwe met toude men w ladan l

musket mouskèt A type of long gun that was used by soldiers before the invention of the rifle

Yon kalite zam long ke sòlda yo te konn itilize avan yo te envante fizi

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Word Mo Definition Definisyonmuster regwoupe To gather (a group of people,

soldiers, etc) especially for battle or war

Rasanble (yon gwoup moun, sòlda, elatriye) ansanm sitou pou yo batay oswa fè lagè

mutilate, mutilation

mitiye, mitilasyon To destroy by cutting off a needed part

Derwi pandan w ap rache yon pati ki nesesè

naïve nayif Lacking knowledge or experience; lacking in suspicion or realistic judgment

Ki manke konesans oswa eksperyan; ki manke sispisyon oswa jijman reyalis

needed a little starch in his spine (idiom)

“bezwen yon ti ankourajman”(ekspresyon)

Someone who needs more confidence or not to be afraid

lokisyon: Yon mounn ki bezwen plis konfyans oswa ki pa pè

nourish nouri Provide (someone or something) with food and other things that are needed to live, be healthy, etc

Bay (yon moun oswa yon bagay) manje ak lòt bagay li ap bezwen pou l viv, rete an sante, elatriye

offensive ofansif Relating to or designed for attacking an enemy

Ki gen rapò ak oswa ki fèt pou atake ènmi

parsonage pasonaj The house in which a parson lives

Mezon kote yon pastè viv

peculiarity patikilye Things that are unusual Bagay ki pa abityèl

petticoats jipon Skirts that a woman or girl wears under a dress or outer skirt

Jip ke yon fanm oswa tifi mete anba yon wòb oswa yon jip ekstèn

pneumonia nemoni A serious disease that affects the lungs and makes it difficult to breathe

Yon maladi grav ki afekte poumon epi ki rann li difisil pou respire

point of view pwennvi In literature, who is telling a story; the perspective from which a story is narrated or told

Nan literati, ki rakonte yon istwa; pèspektif yo itilize pou yo rakonte oswa di yon istwa

pose pòz How a figure is sitting or standing in a work of art; what the figure is doing

Fason yon figi chita oswa kanpe nan yon zèv literè; sa figi a ap fè

powder magazine

magazen poud The place where extra gunpowder is kept

Kote yon konsève poud bal anpil

pralines pralin A candy made of nuts and boiled sugar

Yon sirèt yo fè avèk nan kokoye ak sik ki bouyi

primary source sous primè Material that is created by someone who witnessed an event in history

Materyèl ke yon moun ki te viv nan yon evènman nan listwa kreye

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Word Mo Definition Definisyonprimitive primitif Simple; not developed Senp; pa devlope

privy prive A small outdoor building that is used as a toilet

Yon ti kay pa deyò ke yo itilize kòm twalèt

proclamation pwoklamasyon An official statement or announcement made by a person in power or by a government

Yon lòd oswa yon anons ofisyèl yon moun ki nan pouvwa oswa yon gouvènman bay

property byen Something that is owned by a person, business, etc

Yon bagay ke yon moun, biznis, elatriye posede

prophecy pwofesi Predictions: statements that something will happen in the future

Prediksyon; deklarasyon ke yon bagay pral pase alvani

quadrille kwadriy A dance for four couples who each form one side of a square

Yon dans pou kat koup kote yo chak fòme yon kote nan yon kare

quagmire marekaj Wet, soft, muddy ground; an unpleasant or difficult situation

1 Sòl ki mouye, mou e ki gen labou; Yon sitiyasyon ki dezagreyab oswa difisil

rations rasyon A particular amount of food that is given to one person or animal for one day

Yon kantite manje patikilye ke yo bay yon moun oswa yon bèt pandan yon jounen

reality reyalite Truth Verite

recruitment rekritman The process of getting someone to join a group

Pwosesis kote w fè yon moun antre nan yon gwoup

rebel rebèl A person loyal to the Confederate states during the Civil War

Yon moun ki lwayal ak eta Konfedre yo pandan gè Sivil la

regimental rejimantal Related to a military unit that is usually made of several large groups of soldiers

Ki gen rapò ak yon inite militè ke yon gwo gwoup sòlda jeneralman fè

reticules retikil Women’s small handbags originally netted and typically having a drawstring and decorated with embroidery or beading

Seri sakamen pou medam yo; ke yo fè ak filè epi ki tipikman gen yon kòdon epi ki dekore avèk bwodi oswa ti grenn

rout chimen A confused and disorderly retreat from a place

Yon retrè ki konfonn oswa ki dezòdone nan yon andwa

saber sab A long, heavy sword with a curved blade

Yon epe pwès ki long ki gen lam koube

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Word Mo Definition Definisyonsalves pomad Creamy substances that you

put on a wound to heal it or to make it less painful

Sibstans pwès ou mete sou blese pou w geri l ou byen pou w diminye doulè a

secede/seceding

abandone To break away Mete fen nan yon pwosesis

seeress Vwayant A woman who predicts events or developments, prophetess

Yon fanm ki predi oswa ki di sa k gen pou fèt alvni; pwofetès

sergeant Sèjan An officer of low rank in the army or marines

Yon ofisye ki pa gen gwo grad nan lame ou byen nan lamarin

shells Po bal Metal case that is filled with an explosive and that is shot from a cannon

Se yon po ki fèt an metal ki gen engredyan ki ka eksploze yo tire nan zam

silhouetted Silwèt A dark form or shape seen against a lighter background

Yon fòm nwa ou ka wè sou yon aryèplan ki pi klè

simper Bay fo souri To smile in a way that is not sincere or natural

Bay yon souri ki pa sensè ou byen ki pa natirèl

skedaddle Degèpi To leave a place very quickly Deplse kite yon andwa byen vit

skirmish akwochaj A brief and usually unplanned fight during a war

Yon batay ki souvan fèt san planifye pandan lagè a

slavery esklavaj The owning of a person by another person

Lè yon moun posede yon lòt moun tankou yon byen

sober Serye Serious; solemn Serye; ki pa nan jwèt

starch lanmidon A substance used to make clothing stiff

Yon sibstans yo itlize pou fè rad rèd

starvation grangou Suffering or death caused by having nothing to eat or not enough to eat

Soufrans ou byen lanmò akoz pa gen manje ditou ou byen pa gen ase manje pou moun manje

stump Chouk The part of an arm or leg that remains after most of it has been cut off

Pati nan ki rete nan bra ou byen janm nan lè pi fò ladan l koupe

succor sekou Assistance; help given during a time of need

Asistans ou byen èd yo bay nan moman gen nesesite pou sa

tacitly San pale In a way that is not expressed or said aloud

Yon fason ki pa eksprime ou byen ou pa di ak gwo vwa

tignon Bone A turban headdress worn by Creole women of Louisiana

Yon bone fanm Kreyò

transfixed fasine Fascinated; held motionless (as in wonder or astonishment)

Fasine; etone ( tankou lè w wè yon gwo bagay ou byen ou sezi)

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Word Mo Definition Definisyontrench fòs A deep, narrow hole in

the ground that is used as protection for soldiers

Yon twou ki pa laj, ki fon ki fèt nan tè a ki sèvi kòm pwoteksyon pou sòlda

typhoid Tifoyid A serious disease that is passed from one person to another in dirty food or water

Yon gwo maladi atrapan yon moun ka bay yon lòt nan manje ak dlo ki pa pwòp

Union Inyon Northern states that stayed under a single government

Eta nan Nò ki te gen yon sèl gouvènman

unsanitary Malpwoprete Dirty and likely to cause disease

Sal e ki ka koze maladi

valises malèt Small suitcases Ti valiz

value valè How light or dark a color looks, e , white is the lightest value and black is the darkest value

Nan ki nivo yon koulè klè oswa fonse Blan se koulè ki pi pal e nwa se koulè ki pi fonse

victory Viktwa Success in defeating an opponent or enemy

Siksè lè w bat yon advèsè ou byen yon ènmi

waltz vals A dance in which a couple moves in a regular series of three steps

Yon dans kote yon koup deplase nan an seri twa pa ki regilye

wanton Devègonde Not decent or proper Sa ki pa saj ou byen nòmal

wench Ti fi Old fashioned term for a young woman who is a servant

Ansyen mo yo te konn itlize pou fanm ki sèvant

whipped Fwete Hit with a long, thin piece of leather or similar material that is attached to a handle

Frape ak yon po bèt ki long e ki fen ou byen ak yon lòt materyèl ki prèske menm jan e ki gen manch

writhed tòde Moved by twisting the body, as a snake

Fè mouvman ak kò w tankou koulèv

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Word Mo Definition DefinisyonAbyssinia Abisini Current countries of Eritrea

and EthiopiaPeyi atyèl nan Eritre an Etyopi

acclimate akimile To adjust or adapt to a new climate, place, or situation

oswa ajiste oswa adapte ak yon nouvo klima, andwa oswa sitiyasyon

accomplishment akonplisman Something you achieve or do well

Yon bagay ou reyalize oswa fè byen

acquitted akite Decided that someone is not guilty of a crime

Deside ke yon moun pa responsab pou yon krim

adversarial kontradiktwa Involving two people or two sides who oppose each other

Ki enplike de moun oswa de kan ki opoze youn lòt

Allah Allah Used as the name of God in Islam

Yo itilize mo sa kòm non Bondye nan Islam

alma mater alma mater The school, college, or university that someone attended

Lekòl, kolèj oswa inivèsite ke yon moun te ladan l

annals anal Historical records Achiv istorik

antagonism antagonis Being against or opposed to something or someone

Lè w kont oswa opoze ak yon bagay oswa yon moun

apartheid apated A former social system in South Africa in which black people and people from other racial groups did not have the same political and economic rights as white people and were forced to live separately from white people

Yon ansyen sistèm sosyal ann Afrik Disid kote moun nwa ansanm ak moun ki soti nan lòt gwoup rasyal ki pa t gen menm dwa politik ak ekonomik menm jan ak blan yo epi yo te fòse yo viv defason separe avèk moun blan yo

atrocities atwosite Cruel, terrible acts or actions Zak oswa aksyon kriyl, terib

baffled etone Confused, puzzled Konfonn, nan konfizyon

barnstorm barnstorm To travel to different places to give speeches, perform shows, etc

Vwayaje nan plizyè andwa diferan pou bay diskou, pèfòme espektak, elatriye

barracks kazèn The places where soldiers live

Andwa kote sòlda ap viv

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Word Mo Definition Definisyonbarrier baryè Something that prevents

progress or makes it difficult for someone to achieve something

Yon bagay ki anpeche pwogrè oswa ki rann li difisil pou yon moun reyalize yon bagay

baseball scout eskout bezbòl A trained talent evaluator who travels exclusively to watch baseball players

Yon evalyatè talan ki pran fòmasyon ki vwayaje sèlman pou l gade jwè bezbòl

bitter anmè Angry, resentful Fache, rankinyè

challenge defi To take a stand against something, especially something wrong or unjust

Leve kanpe kont yon bagay, sitou yon bagay ki pa nòmal oswa ki enjis

colony koloni An area that is controlled by or belongs to a country and is usually far away from it; a group of people who are similar in some way and who live in a certain area

Yon teritwa ki pou yon peyi oswa ke yon peyi gouvène epi ki jeneralman lwen de peyi sa a; yon gwoup moun ki similè nan kèk fason epi ki rete nan yon teritwa patikilye

commissary komisarya Places where soldiers eat Andwa kote sòlda yo manje

compositions konpozisyon A piece of art or a piece of art made from raw materials

Yon pyès art oswa yon pyès art yo fè apati materyèl brit

court-martialed

kou masyal Tried by a military court Lè yon tribinal militè jije yon moun

debut kòmansman The first time an actor, musician, athlete, etc, does something in public or for the public

Premye fwa yon aktè, mizisyen, atlèt, elatriyem fè yon bagay an piblik oswa pou piblik la

demeanor konpòtman A person’s appearance and behavior

Aparans oswa konpòtman yon moun

democratically elected

ki eli demokratikman

The act or process of choosing someone to fill an office or position, in which all voters have the right to vote

Aksyon oswa pwosesis kote yon chwazi yon moun pou ranpli yon pòs oswa yon fonksyon, kote tout elektè yo gen dwa pou yo vote

democracy demokrasi A government in which people elect their own leaders or rulers

Yon gouvènman kote moun yo eli pwòp lidè oswa gouvènè yo

devoted devwe Having strong love or loyalty for something or someone

Genyen gwo lanmou oswa lwayote pou yon bagay oswa yon moun

discriminate diskrimine Treating someone worse than someone else

Trete yon moun pi mal pase yon lòt moun

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Word Mo Definition Definisyondocumentary dokimantè A film based on real people,

places, and events—it documents, or captures, reality

Yon film ki baze sou moun, andwa ak evènman ki reyèl—li dokimante oswa kaptire reyalite a

doubleheader doub match Two games (especially baseball games) that are played one after the other on the same day

De match (sitou nan match bezbòl) ki jwe youn apre lòt nan menm jou a

draft rekritman (draft) A system by which professional sports teams choose players from college or high school teams

Yon sistèm ekip espò pwofesyonèl itilize pou yo chwazi jwè nan ekip kolèj oswa ekip lekòl segondè yo

economic ekonomik Relating to the process or system by which goods and services are produced, sold, and bought

Ki gen rapò ak pwosesis oswa sistèm kote yo pwodui, vann ak achte machandiz ak sèvis

eloquent elokan Having or showing the ability to use language clearly and effectively

Genyen oswa montre kapasite pou itilize langaj defason klè e efikas

Eritrean Eritreyen From Eritrea, a northeast African country on the Red Sea coast

Ki soti nan Eritri, yon peyi nan nòdès Afrik sou kote lamè wouj la

ethnic etnik Of or relating to races or large groups of people who have the same customs, religion, origin, etc

Soti nan oswa ki gen rapò ak ras oswa gwo gwoup moun ki pataje menm koutim, relijyon, orijin, elatriye

exuberant ekziberan Very lively, happy, or energetic; filled with energy and enthusiasm

Ki ge, kontan oswa enèjetik anpil; ki plen enèji ak antouzyas

fledgling apranti Someone or something that is getting started in a new activity

Yon moun oswa yon bagay k ap patisipe nan yon nouvo aktivite

food security sekirite alimantè A measure of the availability of food and individuals’ ability to access it

Yon mezi sou ki kantite manje ki disponib ansanm ak sou kapasite moun genyen pou jwenn aksè ak li

fortitude fòtitid Strength of mind that helps a person bear difficulty with courage

Fòs nan lespri ki ede yon moun afwonte difikilte avèk kouraj

free agent ajan lib A sports player who is not bound by a contract and so is eligible to join any team

Yon jwè espò ki pa limite nan yon kontra epi li elijib pou antre nan nenpòt ekip

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Word Mo Definition Definisyonhijab hijab Any head, face, or body

covering worn by many Muslim women that conforms to Islamic standards of modesty

Tout materyèl pou kouvri tèt, figi oswa kò ke anpil fanm Mizilman mete ki konfòm ak nòm modesti Islam nan

honorable discharge

dechaj onorab Released from military service with a favorable record

Libere nan sèvis militè avèk yon dosye favorab

hostility ostilite Unfriendliness or extreme dislike

Ki pa nan zanmitay oswa repiyans ekstrèm

influx enfliks The arrival of a large number of people or items

Yon gwo kantite moun oswa objè ki rive

infrastructure enfrastrikti The basic equipment and structures that are needed for a country, region, or organization to function properly

Ekipman ak estrikti debaz ki nesesè pou yon peyi, rejyon oswa òganizasyon kapab fonksyone kòrèkteman

implosion enplozyon Collapse inward in a very sudden and violent way, often used figuratively

Efondre pa anndan nan yon fason ki trè brit e vyolan-yo souvan itilize mo sa nan sans figire

inexplicably ineksplikableman Not able to be explained or understood

Ke w pa kapab eksplike oswa konprann

influence enfliyanse To affect someone or something in an important way

Pou afekte yon moun oswa yon bagay nan yon fason ki enpòtan

initiative inisyativ A plan or program that is intended to solve a problem

yon plan oswa yon pwogram ki gen objektif pou rezoud yon pwoblèm

integrating/integration

entegran/entegrasyon

The process of bringing together

Pwosesis kote rasanble tout moun/bagay ansanm

jubilation jibilasyon Great happiness or joy Gwo kè kontan oswa lajwa

legacy eritaj Something that happened in the past or that comes from someone in the past

Yon bagay ki te pase nan lepase osewa ki soti nan lepase

logically lojikman In a natural order that makes sense

Nan yon lòd natirèl ki fè sans

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Word Mo Definition DefinisyonMajor League Baseball Commissioner

Komisè Lig Bezbòl Majè

Chief executive office of Major League Baseball and the associated Minor League Baseball; a constellation of leagues and clubs known as “organized baseball”

Biwo chèf egzekitif nan Lig Bezbòl Majè a ansanm Lig Bezbòl Minè ki asosye avè l la – yon konstelasyon lig ak klèbyo konnen sou non “bezbòl ki ògnize”

mediocre medyòk Not very good Ki pa twò bon

multimedia miltimedya A combination of different forms of expression, such as text, images, audio, and video

Yon konbinezon plizyè fòm ekspresyon diferan, pa egzanp tèks, imaj, odyo ak videyo

opportunities opotinite Chances to improve one’s life or a situation; favorable circumstances that make it possible to do something

Chans pou lavi oswa sitiyasyon on moun chanje; sikonstans ki egziste pou fè on bagay reyalize

oppression mechanste Treatment of people in a cruel or unfair way

Trete moun nan on fason ki kriyèl, ki pa bon

overcome simonte (depase) To defeat; to gain a victory over

Venk; fè viktwa sou

paralyzed paralize Having lost the ability to move and/or feel anything in part or most of the body, often as a result of disease or injury to the spinal cord

Pèdi kapasite pou deplase ak/oswa gen sansasyon nan yon pati oswa nan pifò pati nan kò w, souvzn se yon maladi oswa yon domaj nan kolòn vètebral la ki lakoz sa a

pasture patiraj Large area of land where animals feed on the grass; a new and better place or situation

Gwo sifas tè kote zannimo manje zèb; yon nouvo oswa meyè andwa oswa sitiyasyon

plagiarism plajya Stealing, copying; the act of using someone else’s words as your own

Vòle, kopye; aksyon kote w itilize pawòl yon lòt moun tankou se pa w

pointless ki pa enpòtan Having no meaning, purpose, or effect

Pa gen sans, rezon oswa efè

political prisoner

prizonye politik A person imprisoned for their political beliefs or actions

Yon moun yo mete nan prizon poutèt kwayans oswa aksyon politik li

portable pòtab Capable of being easily carried or transported

Ke w kapab pote oswa transpòte byen fasil

precision presizyon Exactness or accuracy Jistès oswa egaktitid

profound pwofon Very great Ki gran anpil

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Word Mo Definition Definisyonprospect pèspektiv Opportunity for something

to happen Opòtinite ki genyen pou yon bagay rive

public outcry tole piblik A strong expression of public disapproval or anger

Yon gwo ekspresyon sou kòlè oswa dezapwobasyon piblik la

racial epithet epitèt rasyal Offensive word or name that is used as a way of abusing or insulting someone based on the color of their skin

Mo oswa non ki ofansif ke yo itilize kòm yon fason pou yo abize oswa ensilte yon moun poutèt koulè po li

racial violence vyolans rasyal The use of physical force to harm someone, to damage property, etc, based on the color of the victim’s skin

Lè yon moun itilize fòs fizik pou l fè yon moun mal; pou andomaje byen, elatriye poutèt koulè po viktim nan

racism rasis The belief that one group of people is better than another group of people, based on the color of their skin

Kwayans ki afime ke yon gwoup moun pi bon pase yon lòt gwoup moun, poutèt koulè po yo

rebels rebèl People who oppose or fight against a government

Moun ki opoze oswa ki konbat kont yon gouvènman

reconcile rekonsilye To cause people or groups to become friendly again after an argument or disagreement

Fè moun oswa gwoup moun vin zanmi ankò apre yo te fin nan diskisyon oswa dezakò

refugee refije A person who is forced to flee his or her country to escape danger

Yon ki oblije mawon kite peyi l pou l kapab echape de danje

relevant apwopriye Closely related or connected to the subject being discussed

Ki gen rapò oswa yon lyen pwòch ak sijè y ap diskite a

research rechèch The study of information to learn more about something

Etid ki fèt sou enfòmasyon pou kapab aprann plis sou yon bagay

reservation rezèvasyon Feeling of doubt or uncertainty about something

Santi w doute oswa pa sèten de yon bagay

resettlement re-amenajman Beginning to live in a new area after leaving an old one

Kòmanse viv nan yon nouvo zòn apre w fin kite yon ansyen zòn

resilience reziyans The ability to recover from difficulty or change

Kapasite w genyen pou retabli apre yon difikilte oswa chanjman

retribution retribisyon Punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance

Pinisyon yo bay yon moun kòm vanjans

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Word Mo Definition Definisyonright-winger bò dwat A person who supports or

belongs to the conservative or reactionary section of a political party or system

Yon moun ki sipòte oswa ki pou yon seksyon konsèvatif oswa reyaksyonè nan yon pati oswa sistèm politik

rookie rookie A first-year player in a professional sport

Yon jwè ki nan premye ane l nan yon espò pwofesyonèl

sculpture eskilpti A three-dimensional piece of art made by carving or molding clay, stone, metal, or other materials

Yon pyès art tri-dimansyonèl ke yo fè pandan yo grave oswa moulen ajil, wòch oswa lòt materyèl

segregation segregasyon Separating people based on the color of their skin

Separe moun poutèt koulè po yo

sequence sekans To put something in a particular order

Mete yon bagay nan yon lòd patikilye

slang slenng An informal way of speaking; harsh or coarse language

Yon fason pale ki enfòmèl; langaj sevè oswa gwosye

slum geto An area of a city where poor people live, and the buildings are in bad condition

Yon zòn nan yon vil kote ki gen moun pòv k ap viv ladan l epi bilding yo nan move kondisyon

social norms nòm sosyal Behavior expectations for certain groups of people

Fason yo atann pou kèk gwoup moun travay

standard estanda Regularly and widely used, seen, or accepted; not unusual or special

Ke yo itilize, wè oswa aksepte jeneralman e regilyèman oswa toupatou; ki pa inabityèl oswa espesyal

stats (statistics) estatistik A number that represents a piece of information (such as information about how often something is done, how common something is, etc)

Yon kantite ki reprezante yon moso enfòmasyon (pa egzanp enfòmasyon sou konbyen fwa yon bagay fèt, nan ki fason yon komen, elatriye)

stereotype estereyotip An often unfair or untrue idea or belief about a certain group of people

Yon ide oswa kwayans ki souvan pa jis oswa pa vrè sou yon gwoup moun patikilye

stock market mache bousye A place where shares of publicly listed companies are traded

Yon andwa kote yo negosye aksyon konpayi ki nan lis piblik yo

striker atakan A forward in soccer Yon atakan nan foutbòl

synthesize sentetize To combine separate things to make something new

Konbine yon seri objè apa pou fòme yon nouvo

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Word Mo Definition Definisyontheme tèm The central message of

a literary work; an idea developed in a text that conveys a message or truth about life and the human experience

Mesaj santral nan yon zèv literè; yon ide yo devlope nan yon tèks ki kominike yon mesaj oswa verite sou lavi ak sou eksperyans imen

transformed transfòme Completely changed Ki konplètman chanje

transition trazisyon A change from one state or condition to another

Yon chanjman soti nan yon eta oswa kondisyon rive yon lòt

transportation transpò A means of getting from one place to another

Yon mwayen yon moun ka soti yon andwa rive yon lòt

travails kòve Difficult experiences or situations

Eksperyans oswa sitiyasyon difisil

underdog chen A person, team, etc, that is expected to lose a contest or battle

Yon moun, ekip, elatriye, ke moun atann ap pèdi yon konpetisyon oswa yon batay

undertaker kwòk mò A person whose job is to arrange and manage funerals

Yon moun ki gen kòm travay pou l aranje ak jere antèman

unintentionally ki pa entansyonèl Not done in a way that is planned

Ki pa t fèt nan yon fason ki planifye

unsavory pa tèlman rekòmande

Unpleasant or offensive Ki pa agreyab oswa ki ofansif

vernacular natifnatal Language spoken by a group of people in a region or area

Yon lang yon gwoup moun ki nan yon rejyon oswa yon zòn pale

vital vital Needed for survival, most important for life

Ki nesesè pou siviv; ki pi enpòtan nan lavi

vocational pwofesyonèl Relating to the special skills, training, etc, that you need for a particular job or occupation

Ki gen rapò ak konpetans, fòmasyon espesyal, elatriye, ke ou bezwen pou yon travay oswa pwofesyon patikilye

vulnerable vilnerab In a position where one can, be hurt

Nan yon pozisyon kote yon moun kapab blese

zeal zèl Enthusiasm Antouzyas

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