wiki vocabulary (I am Joaquin)

Task: Write the definition of all the vocabulary words for "I am Joaquin"

1. Gringo-a foreigner in Spain or Latin America especially when of English or American origin
2. Paradox-a statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
3. Neurosis-A mental disorder marked by anxiety or fear.
4. Sterilization-to make incapable of germination c: to make powerless or useless usually by restraining from a normal function, relation, or participation
5. Anguish-extreme distress of body or mind.
6. Clamouring- loud and persistent outcry from many people.
7. Barren-A tract of unproductive land
8. Endure-to continue to exist; last
9. Barrios- a Spanish-speaking quarter or neighborhood in a city or town in the United States especially in the Southwest
10. Bigotry- a person obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices
11. Dejection- lowness of spirits
12. Exploitation- to make use of meanly or unfairly for one's own advantage
13. Fierce-violently hostile or aggressive in temperament
14. Mariachi- a Mexican street band