Boyz N the Hood Vocabulary

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Nuances

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A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound.

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Consensus

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A general agreement.

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The Hood

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A neighborhood, particularly one's own neighborhood.

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Culture

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Social behavior and norms found in human societies.

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Concrete Jungle

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An urban or other populated area containing a high density of buildings constructed of concrete or similar materials, especially one which lacks greenery and which seems unattractive, harsh or unsafe.

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Ghetto

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A part of a city, especially a slum area, occupied by a minority group or groups.

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Gentrification

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The process of renovating and improving a house or district so that it conforms to middle-class taste.

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Restraint

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The action of holding something back, controlling, or limiting something.

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Violence

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Behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.

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Bleakness

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The quality of being dreary, desolate, or lacking in warmth.