Glossary of Terms
Immigrant
Relocating to another country to settle, often with the intention of establishing new colonies or integrating into existing communities.
Hint
To subtly suggest or allude to something without explicitly stating it.
Exercise
To utilize a right, capacity, or power.
Tatters
Ragged or torn pieces of cloth.
Inertia
The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion or rest unless acted upon by an external force.
Drawers
- A sliding compartment in furniture used for storage.
- A small, oval-shaped container, typically made of wood and with a handle, used for serving food.
Endorse
To formally approve or confirm an action, statement, or document.
Stubborn (Obstinate)
Persisting in a course of action, opinion, or belief, even when faced with reasonable arguments, warnings, obstacles, or setbacks.
Balandros
A sloop-rigged fishing boat commonly used in Cuba.
Refugee
A person forced to flee their country due to war, revolution, or political persecution.
Stunned
Overwhelmed with surprise or disbelief.
Hometown
The place of one’s origin or birth.
Ellipses
A cone-shaped geometric figure.
Persuading
To convince or influence someone to do or believe something.
Treaty
A formal agreement between two or more parties.
Course
Developed or progressed.
Initiative
The ability to take action or make decisions independently.
Exasperated
Intensely irritated or annoyed.
Certainty
Something that is known to be true or definite.
Convention
A formal agreement or treaty.
Issued
Sent out, dispatched, or distributed.
Category
A class or division of things or people sharing common characteristics.
Veneros Springs
Natural springs or wells.
They Tried
Attempted or made an effort.
Seeks to Establish
Aims to create or set up.
Delata
Accuses or informs against someone.
Shall Cease
Will come to an end.
Glittering
Shining brightly.
Actions
- A unit of ownership in a corporation.
- An entry in accounting records representing the value of something.
Take into Consideration
To regard something as important or relevant.
Ecstasy
A state of overwhelming joy or bliss.
Dilemma
A situation requiring a choice between two undesirable alternatives.
Place
A location where something happens or is situated. Example: They carried out a reconnaissance.
Panic
Sudden and overwhelming fear, often contagious.
Shot Down
Dejected or humbled.
Provided
Agreed to or accepted something.
Trompe l’oeil
An optical illusion that deceives the eye.
Reputation
The general estimation in which someone or something is held.
Ambition
A strong desire for power, wealth, fame, or achievement.
Nostalgia
A sentimental longing for the past.
Engage
To begin or participate in something.
Immutable
Unchanging or constant.
Reprimand
A strong rebuke or scolding.
Cockaigne
A greased pole that people try to climb for a prize.
Inexorable
Unavoidable or relentless.
Scrutinizing
Examining carefully or critically.
Crumble
To break into small pieces or fragments.
Undercity
Internal organs of the body.
Shudder
To tremble convulsively, typically from fear or disgust.
Thrust
A forceful push or stab with a pointed weapon.
Dejected
Sad and discouraged.
Pretend
To make believe or feign.
Letterhead
A printed heading on stationery, typically containing a name, address, and logo.
Available
Ready for use or accessible.
Narrow
Limited in scope or range.
Called
Named or referred to as.
Campechano
Affable and easygoing.
Impassive
Showing no emotion or reaction.
Watch
To observe closely.
Hesitation
Doubt or indecision.
Enigmatic
Mysterious or puzzling.
Burda
Rough, coarse, or unrefined.
Colossal
Extremely large or impressive.
Appreciate
To recognize the value of something.
Contemplations
Thoughtful considerations.
Tajo
Cuts or gashes.
Helplessness
A feeling of powerlessness or inability to cope.
Provided (Scheduled)
Agreed upon or arranged in advance.
Cool
Fashionable or impressive.
Scenery
The visual surroundings or backdrop.
Sheltered
Protected or shielded from harm.
Misfortunes
Unfortunate events or circumstances.
Resolve
Determination or firmness of purpose.
Mosque
Resentment or offense taken by someone.
Shooting
The process of filming a movie or television show.
Persist
To continue in a course of action despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.
Service Record
A document summarizing an individual’s employment history.
Encarrillado
To put a rope or cable in a position that prevents movement.
Flourish
An embellishment or ornamentation.
Bribery
Something offered or given to influence someone’s actions or decisions.
Plano
A shot in a film or television show.
Straight in the Eye
To look directly at someone without flinching.
Remove Your Buttons
To make someone lose their patience.
Despicable
Deserving of contempt or scorn.
Frame
A single image in a film or video.
Facha
Appearance or demeanor.
Boast
To brag or speak with excessive pride.
Wear Yourself
To exhaust or strain oneself physically.
Clamor
A loud uproar or outcry.
Estirado
Arrogant or haughty.
In Vain
Without success or result.
Tenorio
A seducer or womanizer.
Whispers
Soft, low-pitched sounds produced by speaking or breathing.
Tessitura
Arrangement or structure.
Quiet
Peaceful and calm.
Emancipated
Liberated or freed from restrictions.
Cushioning
To soften or mitigate the impact of something.
Tort
A wrongful act or infringement of a right.
Levy
To impose or collect a tax or fee.
Dasaliño
Negligence or carelessness.
Extinguished
Put out or quenched.