Esperanza Rising Vocab List 3

Front

Quick and light in motion

Back

Nimble

Front

not letting up or weakening

Back

unrelenting

Front

Wrap up, surround, or cover completely

Back

Envelop

Front

thread-bare and faded from great wear

Back

shabby

Front

fascinating; power to fix attention

Back

riveting

Front

Approach boldly or aggressively

Back

Accost

Front

State of being extremely dirty

Back

Squalor

Front

Warning or feeling of something to come

Back

Premonition

Front

Deserted, empty, or depressing place

Back

Desolate

Front

A slight amount of something

Back

Tinge