Vocab Skillz (Context/Break-Down)

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Contribution: Each wave of immigrants made a unique contribution to America. Prefix: Con-, Root: tribute, Suffix: -tion

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Gift or Payment

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Immigrant: A person who has moved countries.

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A person who has moved countries.

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Descendants: Not all Americans are white or their descendants. Prefix: de-, Root: scend (to climb), Suffix: -ant

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A blood-relative

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Roots context: My mama's roots are in Nashville, where her grandparents were raised.

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Home or Origin

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Prey: They often fell prey to criminals, dishonest businessmen, and corrupt politicians.

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An animal that is hunted and killed.

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Corruption: This country is too divided to be governed without it. Prefix: cor- (completely), Root: rupt (to break), Suffix: -tion.

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The process of making something wrong or evil

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Assimilation: The challenge of adjustment to a new culture.

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The process of getting used to a new culture.

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Modern: Eating processed meat can cause cancer.

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Recent or New

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Conviction: Millions are starting anew with the belief that life can improve.

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A strong belief

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Rekindle: Each wave of immigration rekindled the dream of a better life. Prefix: Re-, Root: kindle

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To set on fire again