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Dive into a world of wisdom with parables that teach essential morals and values, enriched with a vibrant vocabulary spanning from avarice to lucent. Let the incandescence of knowledge illuminate your path as you explore the realms of humility and fortitude. Uncover the power of storytelling through captivating narratives that resonate with the human experience.
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Chapter 1 - Vocabulary • parable-short story that illustrates a moral attitude or religious principle • pulque[pool-kee]-thick fermented beverage made from the agave[uh-gah-vee] plant • avarice[av-er-is] – extreme greed • Indigent[in-di-juhnt]– poor; needy; impoverished
Chapter 2 - Vocabulary • Estuary [es-choo-er-ee]– the wide lower part of a river where its current meets the tides • Hummock [huhm-uhk]–a low mound or ridge of earth • incandescence [in-kuhn-des-uhns]- noun - the light emitted from an object - a high degree of light, emotion, or brilliance (intellect) • bulwark [bool-werk]– a wall or embankment raised as a defensive fortification; something serving as a defense or safeguard • Poultice [pohl-tis]- a warm, soft mass (of something- in this case, seaweed) applied to soothe inflammation
Chapter 3 - Vocabulary • Lucent [loo-suhnt]– giving off light • subjugation[suhb-juh-gey-shuhn] – being under complete control • dissembling – lying; hiding the true nature of • cozen[kuhz-uhn]– to cheat; deceive