Esperanza Rising Vocabulary Ch. 1-5

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Resounding

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Making an echoing sound; very loud and continuing for a long time

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Anticipated

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Expected or prepared for something in advance; looked forward to

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Premonition

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Feeling of future events; sign or warning

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Distinguished

Back

Known for excellence; admired

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Anguish

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Terrible pain or suffering of the mind or body

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Indignation

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Righteous anger in response to something considered unjust or unworthy

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Devious

Back

Dishonest or deceitful behavior; using tricks or lies

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Pungent

Back

Sharp and strong in taste or smell

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Dazed

Back

A state of being shocked or confused; feeling dizzy or out of it

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Poverty

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The state of being poor; lack of money