Barrio Boy
Unit 1 “Barrio Boy” Vocabulary- Infer the meaning of the underlined word by using context clues.
1. He was called barrio boy because he spoke Spanish.
I think barrio means in the United States, a Spanish-speaking neighborhood in a city or town.
2. I can’t believe that the magician put such a pretty lady in a contraption with dangerous blades.
I think a contraption is a machine or device that appears strange or unnecessarily complicated, and often badly made or unsafe.
3. I was assured that I would be able to move into the new house by October 1st because everything would be finished by then.
I think assured means to make certain.
4. It is very difficult to maneuver my 130lb dog who has two broken legs.
I think maneuver means move purposefully
5. Never having been out of the country, I was excited to visit Mexico. During my trip, however, I didn’t understand why citizens kept muttering “gringo” under their breath when I walked by.
I think gringo means slang term for a non-Hispanic person, especially American or English.
6. When the man decided to walk down the street wearing dark clothes and a weapon, he was considered a menace to society.
I think a menace is threat.
7. The professional athlete who has spent countless hours training to perform his/her best is considered formidable.
I think formidable means extremely impressive; inspiring awe or wonder.
8. Some women are considered petite, others are considered tall; some are considered slim, while others are buxom.
I think buxom is ample, full-figured.
9. After the play director introduced the performance, she said, “Without further ado, let the show begin.” And then the curtain opened.
I think the phrase, without further ado means that there will be no more fuss over the subject.
10. After growing up in a car, with negligent parents who did not allow her to attend school, Bertha demonstrated obvious idiocies once she finally set foot in the classroom at the age of 13.
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1. He was called barrio boy because he spoke Spanish.
I think barrio means in the United States, a Spanish-speaking neighborhood in a city or town.
2. I can’t believe that the magician put such a pretty lady in a contraption with dangerous blades.
I think a contraption is a machine or device that appears strange or unnecessarily complicated, and often badly made or unsafe.
3. I was assured that I would be able to move into the new house by October 1st because everything would be finished by then.
I think assured means to make certain.
4. It is very difficult to maneuver my 130lb dog who has two broken legs.
I think maneuver means move purposefully
5. Never having been out of the country, I was excited to visit Mexico. During my trip, however, I didn’t understand why citizens kept muttering “gringo” under their breath when I walked by.
I think gringo means slang term for a non-Hispanic person, especially American or English.
6. When the man decided to walk down the street wearing dark clothes and a weapon, he was considered a menace to society.
I think a menace is threat.
7. The professional athlete who has spent countless hours training to perform his/her best is considered formidable.
I think formidable means extremely impressive; inspiring awe or wonder.
8. Some women are considered petite, others are considered tall; some are considered slim, while others are buxom.
I think buxom is ample, full-figured.
9. After the play director introduced the performance, she said, “Without further ado, let the show begin.” And then the curtain opened.
I think the phrase, without further ado means that there will be no more fuss over the subject.
10. After growing up in a car, with negligent parents who did not allow her to attend school, Bertha demonstrated obvious idiocies once she finally set foot in the classroom at the age of 13.
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