heritage

The traditions, beliefs and history of a group of people

anglicize

To make something more English in sound
or character

audition

A short performance by an actor, singer or dancer to
show their ability to get a part in a show

mispronounce

To say something incorrectly

prejudice

An unfair or negative opinion that is formed without much thought

gaze at

To look at something or someone for some
time with interest or love

negative impact

the quality of something that causes harm or damage

proud of

To be happy about something that you or someone else has achieved

familiar

Something you have experience of or understand well

conversation starter

A question, statement or topic that is interesting and
starts a discussion

diva

An opera singer OR a passionate and sometimes unpredictable woman.

identity

The fact of being who or what a person or group is.

application

A formal request or submission.

ease

A lack of difficulty or effort.

historical

Concerning history or the past.

shorten

Make shorter or less long.

hike

to go for a walk in nature

OR

a large or sudden increase in the cost of something

interim

temporary, for a short time

aging

getting older

sewer

a system of pipes for removing waste water from buildings

smoothly

without obstacle or problem

evolution

gradual change or development over time

slice

a piece cut from something larger

remain

stay, not change

disaffiliation

break off connection with something or someone

steadily

gradually, at a regular rate

third largest

number three biggest

nones

people who are not affiliated with anything

raise

help grow up, take care of until fully independent

identify as

recognize what or who a person is in themselves

capture

collect, take note of