borough – n. one of the five main areas of New York City

distinctive – adj. having a quality or characteristic that makes a person or thing different from others; different in a way that is easy to notice

colonialism – n. control by one country over another area and its people

angel fund – n. money offered by governments or other organizations to help people starting a business

conviction – n. a strong belief or opinion

okra – n. a tall plant whose pods are eaten as a vegetable and are used in soups and stews

advance – v. to go forward; to make progress

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