Born a Crime Vocab 1

arbitrary

• (adj.) unreasonable; based on one's wishes or whims without regard for reason or fairness.

• (adj.) based on logical reasoning and fairness.

• (adj.) determined by strict rules and regulations.

• (adj.) influenced by external factors and circumstances.

Speakeasy

• A type of cocktail bar that serves legal drinks.

• A place where alcoholic drinks were sold and consumed illegally during prohibition.

• A secret club for jazz musicians.

• A public house that serves food and drinks.

dinky

• Large and impressive.

• Small and insignificant.

• Bright and colorful.

• Heavy and cumbersome.

Blackjacks

• Black people who worked for the police.

• Black individuals who played musical instruments.

• Black athletes in professional sports.

• Black community leaders in activism.

The Black Tax

• A term used to describe a tax imposed on Black-owned businesses in South Africa

• A financial obligation that Black professionals often feel towards their family members

• A government policy aimed at reducing income inequality in South Africa

• A tax levied on all South African citizens regardless of race

awning

• A type of window covering that blocks sunlight.

• A structure that provides shelter from rain or sun.

• A decorative element on a building's facade.

• A type of flooring material used outdoors.

Xhosa

• A major ethnic group and language of Bantu-speakers in South Africa.

• A type of traditional South African dance.

• A popular South African dish made from maize.

• A region in South Africa known for its wildlife.

Sun'qhela

• "don't undermine me"

• "don't overestimate me"

• "just ignore me"

• "just try me"

Impipis

• The anonymous snitches, who inform suspicious activity.

• A type of bird found in tropical regions.

• A traditional dance from South America.

• A rare gemstone used in jewelry.

Temperance

• (n) moderation, self-control, esp. regarding alcohol or other desires or pleasures; total abstinence from alcohol.

• (n) excessive indulgence in pleasures and desires.

• (n) a state of confusion and lack of self-control.

• (n) a practice of enjoying all pleasures without restraint.