Vocab: Miigwan's Coming-To Story Page 100 Ch 11 Speculation: The act of forming opinions or conjectures without conclusive evidence. It refers to making guesses or assumptions about something. Adversity: Difficulties or hardships that one faces in life. Miigwetch (Ojibwe 'thank you'): It is an Ojibwe word that means 'thank you'. Skittish: Nervous, easily startled, or jumpy. Unencumbered: Not burdened, free from any hindrances or obstacles. It means having no restrictions, limitations, or responsibilities that weigh one down. Resurrected: Brought back to life or revived after being dead or extinct. It can also refer to the act of restoring or renewing something that was lost or forgotten. Renaissance: A period of rebirth or revival. It refers to a time of significant cultural, artistic, or intellectual growth and advancement. Binoojing (Ojibwe 'baby/child'): It is an Ojibwe word that means 'baby' or 'child'. Duvet: A soft quilt or comfor...
Chapter 20 The Miracle of Minerva pg 171 Vocab Compliant: refers to being obedient, submissive, or conforming to rules, regulations, or instructions. Jovial: describes someone who is cheerful, friendly, and full of good humor. Cerebral: relates to the brain or intellect. It refers to activities, ideas, or discussions that are intellectual, rational, or deeply thoughtful in nature. Sadistic: refers to deriving pleasure or enjoyment from inflicting pain, suffering, or cruelty upon others. Fatal: means causing or resulting in death. Sentries: are individuals assigned to guard, protect, or keep watch over a specific area or location. Cardinal (religious): In a religious context, "cardinal" refers to a high-ranking official in the Catholic Church. Crux: refers to the central or most important point or essence of an issue, problem, or matter. ID'd through dental records: means identifying someone by comparing their dental records, such as X-rays or dental charts, with t...
Students will need their Marrow Thieve Novels & The Duo Tangs - these are in the far yellow right hand bin under the windows. Marrow Thieves - Chapter 13 The Potential Of Change Pg 111 Teacher to review the following Vocab prior to the reading of The Potential of Change Pg 111-117 of The Marrow Thieves - copy of novel on my desk. Vocab: Chapter 13: The Potential Of Change Rickety: The term "rickety" refers to something that is unstable, weak, or in poor condition. Precambrian: a geological period that represents the vast span of time in Earth's history before the appearance of complex life forms. In the novel, the term may be used in reference to ancient times or as a metaphor for a distant, forgotten past. Wiindigo: The term "Wiindigo" (also spelled "Wendigo") originates from Algonquian folklore and refers to a malevolent spirit or monster. In various Indigenous mythologies, the Wiindigo is often depicted as a cannibalistic creature associat...
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