Esperanza Rising Chapters 8-11 Vocabulary

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Debris

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Remains of something destroyed

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Indebted to

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Owing gratitude for a favor or service.

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Accosted

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Approach boldly or aggressively

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Ridicule

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to make fun of someone or something, to mock

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Atrocious

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exceptionally bad or displeasing, awful

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Susceptible

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Easily influenced or vulnerable

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Recuperate

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to recover, to regain health or strength

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Regimented

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Very strictly organized or controlled with a daily routine.

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Listless

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lacking energy and enthusiasm, very tired

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Menace

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Threat or danger; likely to cause harm.