intact
whole; not damaged
The baker was glad the cake stayed intact even after a long and bumpy car ride.
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immigration
the process of coming to live in a new country
Before Lisa’s immigration to the U.S., her family had to fill out a lot of paperwork and wait for it to be approved.
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visas
stamps or stickers put in your passport that give you permission to enter, pass through, or leave a certain country
In order to leave India to study in the U.S., Helen and her sister had to get their student visas.
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translate
change from one language into another
When traveling, Simon uses an app on his phone to translate street signs into English so he can understand them.
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texture
the way a surface or substance feels when you touch it
I love the soft and fluffy texture of my favorite blanket.
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