part 1 Flashcards
(19 cards)
Refugee
someone who has been forced to leave their country
Saigon
the capital city of S. Vietnam during the war
Communism
form of government that controls ALL
Repatriation
the return of someone to their country
papaya
a tropical fruit ( symbolizes Ha’s connection to her country)
resettlement
the process of helping refugees settle in a new country
assimilation
when someone adopts the customs attitudes behaviors of adoment
monsoon
seasonal wind that products heavy rain
displacement
the forced movement from their home because of war
ration
a fixed amount that is allowed
sullen
bad tempered and gloomy
giddy
make (someone) feel excited to the point of disorientation.
contorted
twisted or bent out of the normal shape
solitude
the state or situation of being alone.
superstitious
having or showing a belief in superstitions.
pout
a pouting expression.
chide
scold or rebuke.
idle
to be inactive or not working at a job
retrieve
get or bring (something) back; regain possession of.
