to accept or start to use something new
The parents decided to adopt a new strategy for disciplining their child.
allocate
to plan to use an amount of money for a specific purpose
The family had only allocated $50 for meals per day; it was not enough, so they ended their vacation short.
amalgamate
to mix or merge so as to make a combination
The three companies decided to amalgamate.
array
a large group of things or people
There was an array of beautiful flower arrangements on the stage.
assimilate
to become part of a nation's culture or to absorb into a culture
She had no problems assimilating into her new culture.
congruent
agreeing with
The hope is that the family identity will become congruent as the foster children start adapting to their new environment.
culture
the ideas, activities and ways of behaving that are special to a country
Because America is a land of immigrants, its culture is difficult to define.
immigrant
a person who moves to another country to live
Many immigrants in the United States came to realize the American dream.
inadvertently
done unintentionally
The bride had inadvertently left her future in-laws off the guest list.
integration
to mix with and join society or a group of people
The integration of the two cultures was difficult to do because of their religious differences.
intense
strong feeling or emotion
She had intense pain when the doctor pulled her tooth.
mainstream
the group of ideas accepted by the majority of people
His ideas were so obscure that it was not accepted by the mainstream of American people.
mosaic
a pattern or picture made using many small pieces of colored stone or glass
America is no longer considered a melting pot; the words 'salad' and 'mosaic' are deemed more appropriate.
numerous
many
The man had numerous wives in many different countries.
oppression
the exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner
The oppression she endured for being a woman caused her to hate herself.
persecution
the act of harassing with oppressive treatment
The prisoners faced much persecution for their religious beliefs.
preservation
the act of keeping alive or in existence
The committee works hard in the preservation of historical buildings in the city.
prosper
to grow in wealth
He prospered in his new line of business.
sovereignty
Supremacy of authority
The two countries fought for the sovereignty of the island.
vie
to compete with other people to achieve or obtain something
Because she has eight children, all the children are constantly vying for their mother's attention.
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