Vocabulary 1
What is a long period of dry weather with little to or no rainfall?
tuberculosis
In America, many people tend to _________their dogs with fancy leashes, collars, and special treats. While in Malawi, dogs are meant to protect the homes and farms.
lavish
What we we call a sickness or illness?
Ailment
In Malawi, ______________is known as maize(corn).
chi'manga
What is the term for a machine that captures the power of the wind?
windmill
The police officer __________the criminal and handcuffed him right away
seized
The witch doctor who performs magical cures or spells on people is called ______________.
sing'anga
What is the word for a shortage of food, money or resources?
scarce
Sam had a terrible ___________he was coughing and and had high fever. As a result, he had to stay and rest.
ailment
William and Geoffrey had to ___________or look into and figure out how the radio made sound.
investigate
What is the name for shallow wetlands found in Malawi and other parts of Africa?
Dambos
William and his family lived on a ____________that consisted of many buildings in his village.
compound
Khamba was a beautiful dog that had black and white______________all over her body and head.
splotches