Vocabulary Words

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Vocabulary Words

• In My Family

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culture

• the customs, beliefs, and arts of a group of
  people

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Indians show their different cultures by the
celebrations they have.
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chile (chili)
The fruit of a pepper plant or a stew including
beans, chile peppers, and other ingredients.
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Adding too much chile pepper can make your chili
too HOT!
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mesquite

A shrub or small tree found in the southwestern
U.S. and Mexico its wood is used to make charcoal
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The ranch was surrounded by mesquite bushes.
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barbecue
A special kind of grill or pit used for cooking
outdoors an outdoor cookout
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We ate barbecue at the barbecue.
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accordion

• A musical instrument with keys and hand-operated
  bellows

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She played the accordion for us.
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confetti

• tiny pieces of paper, often thrown during
  celebrations

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We threw confetti to celebrate New Years Eve!