� A rise in immigration to the United States has made some communities grow faster than expected.
Immigrant- n. someone who enters another country to live there
� The Chinese immigrant to our community opened a Chinese restaurant.
Gild- v. (gilded) to cover the surface of something with a thin layer of gold or gold paint
� The Gilded Age in American history described a time when the population seemed rich, but was actually poor, like a tin watch that has been covered with a little gold.
Receiving Stations- n. Large complexes like the buildings at Ellis Island where immigrants were processed, evaluated and cared for before being allowed to enter the USA
� Svetomira and her family were forced to stay at the Ellis Island Receiving Station for three weeks while her father raised the money to bring them into the US.
Ethnic- adj. (ethnicity- n.) relating to a particular race, nation, tribe, etc.
� Bosnia has three main ethnic groups.
Contribution- n. something that is given or done to help something else be successful
� The Mayo Clinic has made important contributions to cancer research.
Culture- the art, beliefs, behavior, ideas, etc. of a particular society
� The culture of ancient Greece includes beautiful poetry and music.