1.immigrant (n.)--person who comes to a new country in order to live there.
2. foreign-born (adj.)--born in another country.
4. settlement (n.)--a community center for the poor.
5. founding (n.)--beginning, starting.
6. parlor (n.)--a living room used for guests or on special occasions.
8. customs (n.)--habits or traditions
9. single culture--a group of people who share the same customs.
10. Italian regions--areas of Italy separated by mountains, rivers, and lakes.
1. prosperous (adv.)--well-off, wealthy.
2. standard of living--the quality of life.
3. inferior (adj.)--not as good as many.
4. temporary (adj.)--for a limited amount of time.
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