Refugee Vocabulary, Part 1

Front

What does doffed mean?

Back

lifted

Front

What does omen mean?

Back

sign

Front

What does clave mean?

Back

pulsing sound

Front

What does dinghy mean?

Back

raft

Front

What does adrenaline mean?

Back

state of excitement

Front

What is a refugee?

Back

A person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.

Front

What is the purpose of a raft?

Back

A flat buoyant structure used for floating on water, often used in emergencies.

Front

What does it mean to assure someone?

Back

To promise or say something to someone to make them feel better or more confident.

Front

What is the significance of the name 'St. Louis' in the context of the story?

Back

It represents hope and a potential destination for the characters.

Front

What does it mean to treat someone like a real person?

Back

To show respect and kindness, acknowledging their humanity.