Esperanza Rising Vocab Ch 6-10

Front

Lacking strength, energy, or freshness due to need for rest or sleep.

Back

Weariness

Front

1. not flowing 2. not active or progressing

Back

Stagnant

Front

Thinking about something too much

Back

Preoccupied

Front

Quiet and gentle nature; not wanting to fight or argue.

Back

Meek

Front

Not attached

Back

Untethered

Front

Approach and speak to someone in an angry or unwanted way.

Back

Accosting

Front

They passed by the trash can and could smell the ___________ water.

Back

Stagnant

Front

Dad was so _____________ with the football game he didn't hear Austin drop a glass.

Back

Preoccupied

Front

The old ropes that tied the boat to the dock became _______________ and the boat started to float away.

Back

Untethered

Front

Mia loved to talk, while Megan was very shy and ___________.

Back

Meek