Esperanza Rising Vocab. 1

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waif

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a child without a home or friends

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demeanor

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the way one conducts oneself

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valise

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a small piece of hand luggage

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capricious

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tending to act on impulse; subject to whim; erratic and unpredictable

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dote

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to show excessive love or affection

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tendril

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a long, thin, leafless twining stem or extension for climbing plants.

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ridicule

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talk or actions that make unkind fun of someone or something

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arbor

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shady area formed by trees, bushes, or vines

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renegade

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deserter of a religion, cause, or group; traitor

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indignation

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righteous anger in response to injustice