BMU Vocab #1

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Vocab of the chapter 1-2 of Bless Me Ultima

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llano

noun. Spanish (in the southwestern U.S. and Spanish America) an extensive grassy plain with few trees.

<p>noun. Spanish (in the southwestern U.S. and Spanish America) an extensive grassy plain with few trees.</p>
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curandera

noun. a woman folk healer (Spanish)

<p>noun. a woman folk healer (Spanish)</p>
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vaquero
noun. Southwestern U.S. a cowboy or herdsman (llanero is a synonym)
noun. Southwestern U.S. a cowboy or herdsman (llanero is a synonym)
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ranchero
noun; (in Spanish America and the southwestern U.S.) a rancher.
noun; (in Spanish America and the southwestern U.S.) a rancher.
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tejano

noun. (Spanish for "Texan") a term used to identify a Texan of Criollo Spanish or Mexican heritage.

<p>noun. (Spanish for "Texan") a term used to identify a Texan of Criollo Spanish or Mexican heritage.</p>
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compadre

noun. Chiefly Southwestern U.S.; a friend, companion, or close associate.

<p>noun. Chiefly Southwestern U.S.; a friend, companion, or close associate.</p>
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tenacious

adjective. Holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold (often followed by of ): a tenacious grip on my arm; tenacious of old habits.

<p> adjective. Holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold (often followed by of ): a tenacious grip on my arm; tenacious of old habits.</p>
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lazo

noun. A rope with a loop used for catching livestock. Derived from the Spanish word, "lazo," meaning, "snare."

<p>noun. A rope with a loop used for catching livestock. Derived from the Spanish word, "lazo," meaning, "snare."</p>
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crudo

adj. Spanish for severe, harsh. Slang – hung over after drinking

<p> adj. Spanish for severe, harsh. Slang – hung over after drinking</p>
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bruja

noun. Spanish for witch

<p>noun. Spanish for witch</p>
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cuento

noun. Spanish for story

<p>noun. Spanish for story</p>
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conquistadores
noun. Spanish conquerors of Mexico and Peru in the 16th century.
noun. Spanish conquerors of Mexico and Peru in the 16th century.
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atole

noun. A porridge or gruel of maize meal and water, milk, or the like. [Sp. Amer.]

<p>noun. A porridge or gruel of maize meal and water, milk, or the like. [Sp. Amer.]</p>
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Sacrament

noun.( often initial capital letter ) . Also called Holy Sacrament, the Eucharist or Lord's Supper; the consecrated elements of the Eucharist, especially the bread.

<p>noun.( often initial capital letter ) . Also called Holy Sacrament, the Eucharist or Lord's Supper; the consecrated elements of the Eucharist, especially the bread.</p>
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interminable
adj. endless
adj. endless
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aviso

noun. A boat used especially for carrying dispatches; dispatch boat; a message

<p>noun. A boat used especially for carrying dispatches; dispatch boat; a message</p>
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sala
noun. A large hall, living room, or reception room.
noun. A large hall, living room, or reception room.
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novena

noun. Roman Catholic Church . A devotion consisting of nine separate days of prayers or services.

<p>noun. Roman Catholic Church . A devotion consisting of nine separate days of prayers or services.</p>
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bosque

noun. Forest, woods, woodlands

<p>noun. Forest, woods, woodlands</p>
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bullrush

noun. A tall marsh plant with cylindrical seed heads that explode when mature (cat’s tail).

<p>noun. A tall marsh plant with cylindrical seed heads that explode when mature (cat’s tail).</p>