Down Second Avenue Glossary

By Dalene Chen · Edited by Patrick Kennedy · Last reviewed August 05, 2020

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Written by Dalene Chen

Kraal

A village of huts, native to the people of South Africa

Leering

Glancing or looking at someone in a negative or displeasing way

Heathen

Someone who is not part of a large religion or uncultured

Vengeance

Revenge

Denunciation

To notify, accuse, or report the actions of someone of evil doing.

Oppressive

Unjustly putting a burden upon someone

Surpass

An action that is impressive or exceptionally better than normal

Calabashes

A type of American tree

Initiative

Being able to address or take action on things without needing the help of others

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