Vocab Unit #2

everyday, subtle, interactions or behaviors that communicate a bias to historically marginalized groups

to treat someone or something as if they are not important, labeling certain people as outside the norm

a person's manner or actions-insisting on immediate attention or obedience

act in excessively subservient manner kneel & touch the ground with the forehead in submission as part of Chinese custom

a small group of people with shared interests or tastes, especially one that is exclusive of other people

to agree upon a decision

the art of persuasive speaking/writing

not embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed

the process of taking in and fully understanding information or ideas

literary device that is something that stands for or suggests something else; means something beyond the literal meaning

make continual twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body in pain

•become less intense, violent, or severe •to sink or fall to the bottom- settle

*calm, dignified, and unhurried * quiet and rather dull

characterized by or showing interest or concern

an object, typically an inscribed ring or stone, that is thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck

(especially of a person's body) thin, supple, and graceful

taking offense or annoyance

a feeling that can refer to the emotional state of the atmosphere of a story, certain feelings or vibes